High Schools in Indiana

Construction Career Pathway Schools in Indiana

Indiana offers robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in construction through the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE). These align with the Architecture & Construction career cluster, providing certifications like NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Core/Level 1, OSHA-10/30, and industry credentials in areas such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and construction management. Programs emphasize hands-on training, dual enrollment, apprenticeships, and work-based learning, with over 100,000 students participating in CTE annually. Key initiatives include Next Level Programs of Study (launched 2022-2023) with over 60 pathways statewide, and regional career centers like the Greater Lafayette Career Academy.

Below is a compiled list from IDOE resources, CHE, district websites, and CTE directories (e.g., learnmoreindiana.org). It’s organized by type (high school districts/career centers and community colleges) and includes key program details. This is not exhaustive (Indiana has over 300 school districts with CTE); for full listings, visit IDOE’s CTE page (in.gov/doe/students/career-readiness/cte) or Learn More Indiana (learnmoreindiana.org/college-discovery/career-technical-education).

High School Districts/Career Centers with Construction Pathways

These public districts and regional career centers offer CTE at the high school level, often with NCCER-aligned courses and dual-credit options.

District/School/Center	Location	Program Details
Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center (SICTC – Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation)	Evansville, IN	Construction Trades Pathway; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Hands-on training in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC; Dual enrollment with Ivy Tech; Work-based learning and apprenticeships; Serves high school juniors/seniors from multiple districts.
Franklin Township Community School Corporation (Franklin Central High School)	Indianapolis, IN	CTE Construction Pathways; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Programs in building trades and construction management; Dual enrollment options; Part of 17 career clusters with industry partnerships.
Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS Career Academy)	Fort Wayne, IN	Construction and Building Trades Pathway; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Hands-on skills in carpentry, electrical, and masonry; Dual enrollment with Ivy Tech; Work-based learning; Serves multiple high schools with Schools of Success model.
South Bend Community School Corporation (Multiple high schools, e.g., Adams High School, Clay High School, Riley High School)	South Bend, IN	CTE Construction Trades; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; 21 programs including building trades, HVAC, and welding; Dual enrollment and apprenticeships; Focus on career readiness for all students.
Tippecanoe School Corporation (Greater Lafayette Career Academy – GLCA)	Lafayette, IN	Construction Trades Technology Pathway; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Collaborative program with multiple districts; Hands-on training in carpentry, electrical, plumbing; Dual enrollment with Ivy Tech; Prepares for apprenticeships.
Muncie Area Career Center (Muncie Community Schools)	Muncie, IN	CTE Construction Trades; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Programs in building trades and technical skills; Dual enrollment options; Serves high school students from surrounding areas.
Area 18 CTE Cooperative (Multiple high schools in Adams, Blackford, Jay, Wells counties)	Multiple (e.g., Bluffton, IN)	Construction Pathways; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Regional cooperative offering 294 career-related courses, including building trades; Work-based learning and industry credentials.
West Central School Corporation (West Central Middle/High School)	Medaryville, IN	CTE Construction Pathways; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Programs in architecture & construction, alongside agriculture and business; Dual enrollment and hands-on projects.