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.”
Craft Training - Career Roadmap
Greater Baton Rouge Area
| School | Semester | Location & Address | Dates |
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Fall 2025 | ABC Pelican Training Center Main Campus: 19251 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 | (225) 752-1415 |
New Student Registration: June 2 - July 24 Semester begins: August 4 More info |
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Summer/Fall 2025 | Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) Mid City Campus: 201 Community College Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 | (225) 216-8000 |
Summer begins: June 2 Fall begins: August 18 More info |
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Summer/Fall 2025 | ITI Technical College Main Campus: 13944 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70817 | (877) 591-1070 |
Summer deadline: April 25 Fall begins: August 14 More info |
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Fall 2025 Cohort | North Baton Rouge Training Initiative (NBRITI) BRCC Acadian Campus: 3250 N. Acadian Thwy E., Baton Rouge, LA 70805 | (225) 216-8659 |
Application deadline: April 28 – May 31 More info |
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Summer/Fall 2025 | River Parishes Community College (RPCC) Gonzales Campus: 925 W. Edenborne Parkway, Gonzales, LA. 70737 | (225) 743-8500 |
Summer deadline: May 27 Fall begins: August More info |
New Orleans Area
| School | Semester | Address | Dates |
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Fall 2025 | ABC New Orleans Bayou Training Center Main Campus: 101 Riverbend Dr, St Rose, LA 70087 | (504) 468-3188 |
Registration begins: April 1 Fall classes begin: August More info |
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Summer/Fall 2025 | Delgado Community College River City Site: 709 Churchill Parkway, Avondale, LA 70094 | (504)-342-3400 |
Summer begins: May 31 Fall begins: August 12 More info |
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Summer/Fall 2025 | Nunez Community College Main Campus: 3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA 70043 | (504)-278-6420 |
Summer begins: June 2 Fall begins: First week of September More info |
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Summer/Fall 2025 | River Parishes Community College (RPCC) Reserve Campus: 181 Regala Park Road, Reserve, LA. 70084 | (985) 536-4418 |
Application deadline: May 27 Fall registration open More info |
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Summer/Fall 2025 | River Parishes Community College (RPCC) St. Charles Campus: 13145 HWY 90, Boutte, LA. 70039 | (985) 785-5080 |
Application deadline: May 27 Fall registration open More info |
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Summer/Fall 2025 | River Parishes Community College (RPCC) Westside Campus: 25250 Tenant Road, Plaquemine, LA. 70764 | (225) 687-5500 |
Application deadline: May 27 Fall registration open More info |