Trades Academy

The Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades is a two-week course for high school students to experience the construction industry. Students spend time building sheds, exploring career opportunities and working side-by-side with contractors. The course is open to North Dakota and Minnesota high school students ages 15 and older.

The 2019 Trades Academy is June 3-14 at Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Cost is $25 per student (make checks payable to Minnesota State Community and Technical College). 

Each attendee has the option of three college credits. Students work with industry professionals in specialized fields and are supervised by qualified high school instructors.  Click here for photo highlights from last year's Herdina Academy! 

Skill set introduction includes:

• Blueprint reading and building codes
• Carpentry
• Casework
• Concrete forming and finishing
• Drywall
• Electrical
• Excavation
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
• Plumbing
• Structural Steel
• Masonry