List of schools in District of Colombia that have Construction pathway programs

List of schools in District of Colombia that have Construction pathway programs

1. Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School – Washington, DC

  • Program Type: Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) Pathway (NCCER Core and Level 1 in Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC/R; OSHA-10; CCP with community colleges for engineering credits; includes work-based learning and apprenticeships).
  • Contact: CTE Director, Phelps ACE HS, 701 36th St. NE, Washington, DC 20019; (202) 698-2150; phelpsace@dc.gov.
  • Craft Instructors Contact Information:
  • NUCA State Director:
  • NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
  • Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
  • Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

2. Ballou High School – Washington, DC

  • Program Type: Construction Trades Pathway (NCCER-aligned carpentry and electrical; OSHA-10; focuses on residential/commercial building with internships).
  • Contact: CTE Coordinator, Ballou HS, 3401 4th St. SE, Washington, DC 20032; (202) 645-1334; ballou@dc.gov.
  • Craft Instructors Contact Information:
  • NUCA State Director:
  • NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
  • Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
  • Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

3. Anacostia High School – Washington, DC

  • Program Type: Building Construction Pathway (NCCER Core with emphasis on masonry and framing; OSHA-10; work-based learning partnerships with local contractors).
  • Contact: CTE Specialist, Anacostia HS, 1601 16th St. SE, Washington, DC 20020; (202) 698-2150; anacostia@dc.gov.
  • Craft Instructors Contact Information:
  • NUCA State Director:
  • NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
  • Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
  • Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

4. Cardozo Education Campus – Washington, DC

  • Program Type: Architecture and Construction Pathway (NCCER Electrical Level 1; includes HVAC and sustainable design; CCP with UDC Community College).
  • Contact: CTE Director, Cardozo EC, 13th & Clifton St. NW, Washington, DC 20009; (202) 673-7385; cardozo@dc.gov.
  • Craft Instructors Contact Information:
  • NUCA State Director:
  • NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
  • Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
  • Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

5. Columbia Heights Education Campus – Washington, DC

  • Program Type: Construction Management Pathway (NCCER-aligned trades; OSHA-10; focuses on project management and blueprint reading with apprenticeships).
  • Contact: CTE Coordinator, CHHS, 3101 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20010; (202) 282-0100; chec@dc.gov.
  • Craft Instructors Contact Information:
  • NUCA State Director:
  • NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
  • Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
  • Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

6. Luke C. Moore Academy – Washington, DC

  • Program Type: Construction Trades Pathway (NCCER Carpentry and Electrical; work-based learning with DC Central Kitchen and contractors; OSHA-10).
  • Contact: CTE Specialist, Luke C. Moore Academy, 100 Jefferson St. NE, Washington, DC 20011; (202) 698-5360; lcmoore@dc.gov.
  • Craft Instructors Contact Information:
  • NUCA State Director:
  • NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
  • Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
  • Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

Notes

  • Program Details: DCPS CTE serves ~5,000 students annually in construction-related pathways (OSSE 2024 data), with NCCER credentials at 6+ schools. Programs align with high-demand careers (e.g., $55B IIJA water infrastructure).
  • Coverage: Focus on DCPS public high schools; charters like DC Prep or KIPP DC offer related trades but not full construction pathways.
  • Sources: DCPS CTE site, OSSE reports, NCCER high school directory. For updates, contact OSSE CTE at cte@dc.gov or (202) 741-0888.

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