Career Roadmap

 

The path that you start on today leads to future success. Learn useful skills while completing coursework that could lead to a successful and fulfilling career.

Craft Training in High School

High School Begins

High School is an exciting start to a new chapter in your life. As you begin to consider future career possibilities, explore the craft careers listed below to see what may spark your interest.






NCCER Core Curriculum

9th & 10th GradesComplete NCCER’s Core Curriculum as a pre-requisite to further craft training. This can be obtained from High Schools offering NCCER courses or a post-secondary institution partner.

Choose your craft

11th & 12th Grades Choose your preferred skill: Choose a skill based on what type of work you enjoy! Different craft careers require different skillsets and interest. It's okay to try your hand at different things, you may even find natural aptitude towards one in particular.

Training Programs

Where will you train?
Some area high schools have their own training labs on campus. Others utilize post-secondary-level training facilities. Some schools even offer dual-enrollment programs for students to train in their craft and earn college credentials.

High School Graduation

Complete your High School Career!Earn your High School Diploma and NCCER or other Skilled Craft credentials. After graduation you now have an opportunity to begin your career, but remember, further education in your craft will enhance your skills. Never stop learning!




Craft Career Pathways

From BYF.org (Build Your Future), “America needs certified craft professionals with technical skills who can keep it growing. Finding a career in construction is a life-changing decision to fulfill important roles in building communities. BYF helps in discovering how construction can be a good fit for your future — from making the right preparations to finding training.”

Enroll in Craft Training - Baton Rouge

Fall 2025 dates will be updated as they become available. 

Fall 2025

New Student Registration: June 2 - July 24, Fall 2025 semester begins: August 4

Main Campus:  19251 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 | (225) 752 - 1415

Summer/Fall 2025

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BRCC Mid City Campus: 201 Community College Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 | (225) 216-8000

Summer/Fall 2025

Application deadline: April 25, 2025 

Main Campus: 13944 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70817 | (877) 591-1070

Fall 2025 Cohort

Application deadline: April 28, 2025 – May 31, 2025 

BRCC Acadian Campus: Technical Education Division, 3250 N. Acadian Thwy E., Baton Rouge, LA 70805 | (225) 216-8659

Summer/Fall 2025

Application deadline: May 27, 2025

Gonzales Campus: 925 W. Edenborne Parkway, Gonzales, LA. 70737 | (225) 743-8500

Enroll in Craft Training - New Orleans

Summer/Fall 2025

Registration opens: April 1, 2025 | Orientation:  August 4-7 & 11-14

Main Campus: 101 Riverbend Dr, St Rose, LA 70087 | (504) 468 - 3188

Summer/Fall 2025

More information available here. 

River City Site and Advanced Manufacturing Center: 709 Churchill Parkway, Avondale, LA 70094 | (504)-342-3400

Summer/Fall 2025

More information available here. 

Main Campus: 3710 Paris Road Chalmette, LA 70043 | (504)-278-6420

Summer/Fall 2025

Application deadline: May 27, 2025

Reserve Campus: 181 Regala Park Road, Reserve, LA. 70084 | (985) 536-4418

St. Charles Campus: 13145 HWY 90, Boutte, LA. 70039 | (985) 785-5080

Westside Campus: 25250 Tenant Road, Plaquemine, LA. 70764 | (225) 687-5500

Continuing Your Education