TRADE UP YOUR FUTURE
Residential construction is at the heart of building our community and fueling the local economy. But to meet housing demand, a skilled workforce is critical. It is estimated there are more than 2,500 open constructions jobs in the Greater Cincinnati area alone.
The home building industry offers more than just another job — you can find a rewarding career and earn a great salary. Many jobs in residential construction pay the equivalent – if not more – than jobs requiring similar experience levels and a college degree. Perhaps most notable is that these careers often begin with no or minimal student loan debt.
There are a range of career options from electrical and plumbing, to carpentry and framing, to excavating and landscaping. If you are interested in exploring a career in the home building industry, check out the resources listed below.
The Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati also offers scholarships for those interested in attending a trade/technical school or pursuing a two- or four-year degree in the construction industry. A link to the application is below.
HBA 2026 Scholarship Opportunities
The Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati (HBAGC) provides financial scholarships to traditional and non-traditional students planning to go to a 2-year school, trade school or straight into the workforce to pursue a career in residential construction. Scholarships may be applied toward tuition/books, design materials, tools, or transportation expenses. Scholarships are awarded annually.
Click HERE to download a copy of the 2026 scholarship application.
TRADE SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS IN OUR AREA
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Diamond Oaks Career Campus, 6375 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45247, Phone: 513-574-1300
- Commercial & Residential Electricity
- Construction Technologies
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- Welding & Fabrication
https://hs.greatoaks.com/70567
Laurel Oaks Career Campus, 300 Oak Drive, Wilmington, OH 45177, Phone: 937-382-1411
- Construction Technologies
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- Heavy Equipment Operations & Engineering
- Welding & Fabrication
https://hs.greatoaks.com/70568
Live Oaks Career Campus, 5956 Buckwheat Road, Milford, OH 45150, Phone: 513-575-1900
- Heating, Ventilating, & Air Conditioning
- Heavy Equipment Operations & Engineering
- Welding & Fabrication
https://hs.greatoaks.com/70569
Scarlet Oaks Career Campus, 300 Scarlet Oaks Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241, Phone: 513-771-8810
- Commercial & Residential Electricity
- Construction Technologies
- Heating, Ventilating, & Air Conditioning
- Heavy Equipment Operations & Engineering
- Welding & Fabrication
https://hs.greatoaks.com/70570
ADULT EDUCATION
Great Oaks Adult Education, 303 Scarlet Oaks Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241, Phone: 513-771-8881
- Construction Technologies
- Heavy Equipment Operations & Engineering
- Heating/ Ventilating & Air Conditioning
- Welding Technician
https://adults.greatoaks.com/149532_3
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Cincinnati State Clifton Campus, 3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45223, Phone: 513-861-7700
- Basic Welding Certificate (BWC)
- Civil Engineering Technology- Architectural Major (CETAO)
- Civil Engineering Technology- Construction Management Major (CETCO)
- Construction Supervisor Certificate (CSC)
- Environmental Engineering Technology- Stormwater Management Major (EVTS)
- Environmental Engineering Technology- Water and Wastewater Major (EVTW)
- Landscape Design Certificate (LDC)
- Landscape Technician Certificate (LTC)
- Land Surveying (LS)
- Land Surveying Certificate (LSC)
- Surveying and Mapping (SAM)
- Virtual Design and Construction Certificate (VDCC)
- Welding (WLD)
- Welding Certificate (WLDC)
and more... check out website https://www.cincinnatistate.edu/degrees-certificates/
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Southern Ohio Technical Institute, 671 Ohio Pike, Suite I, Cincinnati, OH 45245, Phone: 513-753-7684
- HVAC/R
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Elite Welding Academy, 4670 Dues Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45246, Phone: 513-874-1410
- Structural & Pipe Welding Training Program
- Structural Welding Program
https://eliteweldingacademy.com/
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IBEW/ NECA Electrical Training Center, 5455 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45238, Phone: 513-281-6924
- Electrical Construction
- Telecommunications
https://www.electricaltc.org/index.cfm
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National Trade Academy, 4290 Creek Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241, Phone: 866-284-2232
- HVAC
https://www.nationaltradeacademy.com/
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Butler Tech, 3605 Hamilton Middletown Road, Fairfield Township, OH 45011, Phone: 513-868-1911
HIGH SCHOOL
- Construction- Two Year Program
- Electrical Technology & Power Systems- Two Year Program
ADULT EDUCATION
- HVAC/R
- Industrial Welding
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Earn And Learn
- Bricklayer
- Carpenters
- Cement Masons
- Composition Roofers
- Electricians (Commercial/ Industrial)
- Elevator Constructors
- Floor Layers
- Glaziers
- Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers
- HVAC/R Service Technician
- Ironworkers
- Laborers
- Masonry Restoration
- Millwrights
- Operating Engineers
- Painters
- Pipe Fitters
- Plasterers
- Plumbers
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Sprinkler Fitters
- Telecommunications Installer/ Technician
- Tile, Marble & Terrazzo Worker
https://www.earnandlearn.com/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/office_locations.cfm
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Local 392, 1300 Century Circle North, Cincinnati, OH 45246, Phone: 513-671-5282
- Plumber
- Pipe Fitter
- HAV/R Service Technician
https://www.local392.com/news-details/webview/job-descriptions/single/58332
https://form.jotform.com/243304677504052Â (Application for Apprenticeship)
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Ohio Carpenters' Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program, 361 Breaden Drive, Monroe, OH 45050, Phone: 513-539-7849
- Carpenter
- Millwright
- Pile Driver
- Floor Layer
https://www.ohcap.org/Monroe-Training-Center.xml
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Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati, 4910 Para Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45237, Phone: 513-621-4147
- Construction Training Program
https://www.habitatcincinnati.org/constructiontraining
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Ohio Laborers' Training & Apprenticeship Program
- Building
- Heavy Highway/ Utility
- Masonry
- Demolition/ Deconstruction
- Pipeline
- Tunneling
- Environmental Remediation
- Landscaping
- Solar Installation
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Universal Contracting Corporation, 5151 Fishwick Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45216, Phone: 513-482-2700
- Carpentry
https://www.universal1957.com/
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Independent Electrical Contractors of Greater Cincinnati, 586 Kings Run Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45232, Phone: 513-542-0400
- Electricians
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Composition Roofers Apprenticeship, 3 Kovach Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45215, Phone: 513-482-4733
- Roofing
Contact: Christie Farrow, cfarrow@capcincinnati.org
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Plasterers Apprenticeship, 3 Kovach Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45215, Phone: 513-482-4733
- Plasterers
Contact: Christie Farrow, cfarrow@capcincinnati.org
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Cement Masons, 3 Kovach Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45215, Phone: 513-482-4733
- Cement Masons
Contact: Christie Farrow, cfarrow@capcincinnati.org
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Laborers’ Local 265, 3457 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45207, Phone: 513-221-5260
- Construction Craft Laborer
Email: Nikki Crenshaw, dcrenshaw265@gmail.com
https://www.laborerslocal265.com/apprenticeship
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Cleveland Construction, 5390 Courseview Drive, Mason, OH 45040, Phone: 513-398-8900
- Carpentry
https://clevelandconstruction.com/interior-trades/apprenticeship/carpentry-apprenticeship-signup/
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Allied Construction Industries, 3 Kovach Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45215, Phone: 513-221-8020
- Bricklayer
- Masonry Restoration
- Plasterer
- Tile, Marble and Terrazzo
- Roofer
- Cement Mason
https://aci-web.com/workforce-solutions/workforce-development/pre-apprenticeships-apprenticeships/
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IBEW 648 JATC, 4300 Millikin Road, Liberty Township, OH 45011, Phone: 513-863-6115
- Commercial/ Industrial Electricians
- Telecommunications Installer/ Technician
https://hamiltonohiojatc.org/news-details/news/our-programs/88196
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Please reach out to Carmen Hickerson, Executive Director, for any questions relating to Careers in Construction,
513-851-6300, chickerson@cincybuilders.com.