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Program Overview
This curriculum is designed to provide classroom, lab, and “hands-on” training in the residential construction and remodeling fields; with particular emphasis placed on the fields of carpentry, millwork, masonry, interior and exterior finishes, and roofing for entry-level positions in a number of areas.
BUILD A NEW CAREER PATH
Students attending our Building Technology program learn the skills used in building construction. Our students learn brick and block work, some concrete work, all the framing and carpentry work, exterior finishing like vinyl siding, interior drywall finishing, and traditional shingle roofing.
Our students also learn about proper building codes, material costing to provide a good estimate, as well as a little bit of business and finance. Our students also learn other building basics such as rise and run of stairs, framing in basic electrical and plumbing, reading construction blueprints, and installing doors and windows.
Career Opportunities
Upon graduation, students are obtaining positions in the following occupations: carpenters assistants, vinyl siding applicators, painters, masonry helpers, construction workers, building maintenance and roofing assistants.
Personality Assessment
Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
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Education is important for those who wish to elevate themselves to a better life. New Castle School of Trades believes that the opportunity to gain a great education should not only be a privilege, but a commonly realized right for all people.
Lack of financial resources should not be the determining factor in whether someone has the means to better themselves. We feel compelled to assist those students who, without financial aid, would be unable to attend New Castle School of Trades.
Therefore, we offer many different options to help you attain the education you wish to experience. The following programs are available to those who qualify.
- GRANTS
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Grant (PHEAA)
- LOAN PROGRAMS
- Federal PLUS Loan (PLUS)
- Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan (FSL)
- Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan (UFSL)
- Alternative Loan Program (Tuition Financing)
NCST FEDERAL SCHOOL CODE: 007780
In order to be considered for any of the above Grants or Loan Programs, you must complete a FAFSA. This can be done online by selecting this link or by making an appointment. The Federal School Code is listed above.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Veteran's Education Benefits
Thank you to all of our veterans for your service and commitment. Many NCST staff members, current students, and graduates are U.S. Military veterans. We are very proud and humbled to have the privilege to serve our military families. We are here to assist you in any way that we can.
The New Castle School of Trades is a Veterans Administration (VA) approved institution. NCST can help you navigate the complexities of your military benefits. More information about veteran educational benefits is also available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
As a member of the military, you have access to education benefits that are designed to help you set the groundwork for your future career and ease the transition into the civilian workforce after completing your service commitment. NCST can help you prepare for success in your chosen field.
If you are looking for a school who is committed to veterans and understands the sacrifices you make to help ensure the freedom of our country, you need to learn more about NCST.
Consumer Information
Important information about the education debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attend a New Castle School of Trades and enrolled in a program can be found at: https://www.ncstrades.edu/consumer-information.