Construction Education Center

09/01/2026

This is what workforce development looks like: early exposure to the trades, hands-on learning, and clear next steps after graduation. 🛠️

Huge shoutout to Plainville High School and all the partners who helped bring the PHS Trade Academy to life and allow their students to earn NCCER credentials. The CEC is honored to be part of the support behind this important work. 👏

08/07/2026

🎉 Exciting news from the Construction Education Center!

Our very own Director of Education was quoted in a CT Mirror article about Connecticut's brand new online credential registry!

This new tool is a game-changer for students across the state. Whether you're looking to start a new career, earn a certificate, or advance your skills, Connecticut's credential registry makes it easier than ever to find authorized, trustworthy programs — including ours!

Read the full story in the CT Mirror:https://loom.ly/CAVp8qI

Have questions about our programs? Drop a comment below or give us a call! 👇

CT Office of Higher Education launched the credential registry with information on 4,200 authorized programs. The goal is to protect students.

06/24/2026

Electricians: last call to finish your continuing education before the state deadline.

Two classes left:
Friday, June 26, 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026

The current CE cycle ends June 30 - don’t wait! Secure your spot and stay on track with your licensing requirements.

Schedule your class now
https://loom.ly/CqOEMXc

05/01/2026

We’re proud to be part of an event that’s making an impact 🚧👏

Construction Education Center was honored to participate in CT ABC’s Construction Career Day, recently featured by FOX61. Opportunities like this give students a firsthand look at the trades - connecting them with industry professionals and real-world experiences that can shape their future careers.

It’s inspiring to see the next generation exploring pathways in construction, and we’re grateful to play a role in that journey. Take a look at the coverage and see it in action!

Teens get to experience what the construction industry has to offer.

04/27/2026

It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2026!

At the Construction Education Center, apprenticeship is where learning meets doing and where careers in the trades take shape.

Through hands-on training and real-world experience, our apprentices gain the skills, confidence, and industry-recognized credentials needed to succeed in high-demand careers across the construction industry.

We’re proud to open doors, strengthen our workforce, and help build the next generation of skilled professionals.

04/27/2026

There is still time to establish your legacy! We have opened the bidding on the naming rights for a classroom in the New Building B!

You can invest in the future of training and leave a legacy of impact. Auction closes April 30th.

https://loom.ly/DKmrMLQ

04/23/2026

Attention P1 Plumbers! Register now for your continuing education classes. For the full class schedule, visit our website https://loom.ly/aseEo3w

04/21/2026

🚨Attention, CT-licensed electricians! Have you fulfilled your continuing education requirements for this year? Don’t miss out.💡Register now for our class on Friday, May 1 to ensure your license remains current! https://loom.ly/dhZ72P8

04/17/2026

A wave of retirements.
A growing demand for skilled trades.
A moment of opportunity for Connecticut residents.
CEC’s Director of Education joined FOX61 to highlight why investing in career education and workforce pathways through a newly established Office of Higher Education grant is more important than ever.
Watch ⬇️
https://loom.ly/hC_k1OM

The Office of Higher Education has created a financial aid grant program to help students power through the final stretch of school and then join the workforce.

04/15/2026

Have you heard about our capital campaign? This is an investment in the future of Connecticut’s construction industry. This campaign will support the renovation of our existing training spaces, as well as the acquisition and outfitting of an additional building, allowing us to better meet the growing need for apprenticeship training, continuing education, and workforce development.
For more information, reach out to [email protected] or visit https://loom.ly/XozMTTQ