Classroom Materials

We’ve gathered classroom materials to help teachers share the construction industry with students from K-12 to college.

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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.

Ricardo Ibarra 7/14/21 Ricardo Ibarra 7/14/21

EdgeFactor Career Exploration

EdgeFactor created career exploration videos, online lessons, and more for educators, parents, and students to explore the careers of the future.

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Simpson Strong-Tie Learning Center

The Simpson Strong-Tie Learning Center is an online resource for training material and webinars available for free to the industry.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Communication for the Stationary Engineer

This course helps students develop the general communication skills required in the industrial and commercial maintenance environments. The Course includes written, oral, and interpersonal communications as used by maintenance, electrical, and plumbing workers.

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Human Relations and Leadership Skills

This course helps students increase their self-awareness and leadership skills to get along with co-workers, employers, and clients in the industrial and commercial maintenance fields.