North Bay Construction Corps of Napa County
There are two Chapters in Napa County that meet in American Canyon at American Canyon High School, and Calistoga High School.
Training The Next Generation of Construction Workers
The American Canyon Chapter (South Napa Chapter) is led by Coordinator Chuck Peckingpaugh, and meets on Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m.
The Calistoga Chapter (North Napa Chapter) is led by Coordinator Eric Parry (evening to be determined).
Dinner is served to the students at every meeting, and local contractors come in to talk about their trade, including how they got started and trained for their career and what a typical day looks like when you get into construction.
Every night a hands-on activity takes place to teach basic construction skills that industry needs.
Here is a sample of topics and certifications offered during the program:
- 1st aid/CPR certifications
- Forklift/Scissor lift training
- Chainsaw Safety/Maintenance
- Heavy Equipment
- Basic Welding
- Basic Roofing
- Resume & Interview Skills
- Plan/Specification Reading
- Basic Concrete Tools & Techniques
- Ladder/Scaffolding Safety
- Landscaping
- Compressors & Air Tools
- Construction Math
- Introduction to Electrical, Framing, Sheet Metal/HVAC & Plumbing
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Testimonials
“The heavy equipment day was great. Operating the excavator gave me a good idea of how powerful these machines are. It made me want to pursue this type of job.”
“I have a positive feeling about the connections students in the Napa Chapter are making with general contractors and tradesmen and tradeswomen. These are real-world connections that will help them make a smooth transition from school to work.”