BETHLEHEM, PA – Thanks to a grant provided by the Northampton County Department of Economic Development, Northampton Community College will be providing a free home-construction career training program for Northampton County residents. To be eligible for the program, students must be Northampton County residents, at least 18 years of age, have reliable transportation and possess basic reading and math skills. The program will include hands-on instruction in basic construction methods and operations including hand and power tools, framing and applications of trim, drywall and wall repairs, door and window installation, ladder and scaffolding safety and building code awareness.

Interested individuals must attend a mandatory information session at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem on January 9, and may select from four different time frames: 9-10 a.m., 11am-12pm, 1-2pm or 3-4pm.

To register or for more information, please email Heather Ehritz at hehritz@northampton.edu or call 610-332-6596. The free seven-week training program starts January 22 and runs Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., each day. Candidates who successfully complete the program will earn an OSHA 10-Hour Outreach Training for Construction card and the opportunity to network and interview with potential employers.

About Northampton Community College

With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 42 countries and 25 states. For more information, or to apply, please visit www.northampton.edu. Follow NCC’s President on Twitter @NCCPresDaveRuth, and follow the College on TikTok @NorthamptonCC and on Instagram @NorthamptonCommCollege. Like us on Facebook at Northampton Community College.

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3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18020