Course Catalog

BuildStrong Construction Classes

CCA BuildStrong Academy is a hands-on, entry-level training program for people who want to start a career in the construction trades. It doesn't matter how much or how little experience you have - BuildStrong can help you tap into construction no matter what point you're starting from.

Scholarship funding is available for courses through June 2027 and may make the program free for students who qualify. Fill out our short interest form and a member of our team will follow up to answer your questions and walk you through your options.

Interest Form - BuildStrong Construction Academy @ Community College of Aurora

Construction Skills Bootcamp - Mornings - 8 weeks
Fee: $3,600.00
Dates: 10/26/2026 - 12/18/2026
Times: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Daily
Sessions: 40
Building: CAST
Room: 131
Instructor: Debra McGrew

Students are required to attend classes each week and complete online coursework outside of class hours. All Construction Bootcamps include skills training in carpentry, operation of hand and power tools, safety, construction math, print reading, framing, hands-on experience building projects, and employability training and career support.

If the class is full and you would like to be added to the Waitlist, please click on the red Add to Waitlist button.

Pre-Apprentice Electrical
Fee: $1,500.00
Item Number: FA26C820272BSA1000004
Dates: 10/12/2026 - 12/17/2026
Times: 5:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M Tu W Th
Sessions: 40
Building: CAST
Room: 123
Instructor: Joe Otumfuor

THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Must complete HBI PACT Core or Buildstrong Construction Bootcamp course.

Prerequisite: You must have completed HBI Core or the CCA Construction Skills Bootcamp. If you have completed Core or the Bootcamp, please contact Lexington James at Lexington.James@CCAurora.edu or call 720-780-0624 for assistance with registerring for this course. If the class is full and you would like to be added to the Waitlist, please click on the red Add to Waitlist button.

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