Classroom Materials and educational resources
Everything you need to bring apprenticeship into the classroom
Open Textbooks: Welding & Machining
The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges is pleased to share the outcome of the Washington Open ProfTech project: six open textbooks for professional technical programs. Two of the six textbooks are resources for the construction industry: Introduction to Welding and Introduction to Machining.
CORE PLUS Construction
CORE PLUS Construction is an official Washington State program of study that allows high school students to explore careers in the construction industry. Students use hands-on-learning to gain real-world skills and earn graduation credits.
Enhancing Pre-Apprentice & Apprentice Training Tools (EPATT)
Skillplan has worked with 14 Building Trades unions, affiliated trades schools and colleges to develop and implement these enhanced learning tools. These resources are valuable for pre-apprenticeship (apprenticeship readiness) and apprenticeship success.
Canvas Best Practices: Basics & Tips for Student Engagement
Do you use a learning management system for instruction? Brush up your skills with practical tips and feel confident instructing online and using Canvas LMS.
ESL for the Trades
The ESL for the Trades class was designed to introduce ESL students to various trades and the training and career opportunities within those trades.
Middle to High School Curriculum & Activities
Explore careers in the construction industry via websites and video libraries created especially for middle and high school students.
Construction Math Toolbox
The Construction Math Toolbox combines fun, industry-required math lessons with supplemental academic and career guidance information. It was developed by the CCE with numerous state and local partners for the Transition Math Project.