High Schools in Mississippi

Construction Career Pathway Schools in Mississippi

Mississippi supports Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in construction through the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB). These align with the Architecture & Construction career cluster, offering 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. Nearly 6,000 students enroll in CTE construction programs annually, with over 300 high school programs and CTE centers statewide, all accredited as NCCER Accredited Training and Education Facilities (ATEF). Community colleges partner for advanced training.

Below is a compiled list from MDE, MCCB, and related resources. It’s organized by type (high schools/career centers and community colleges) and includes key program details. This is not exhaustive; for full listings, visit MDE’s CTE page (mdek12.org/CTE) or MCCB (mccb.edu/offices/CTE).

High Schools and Career Centers with Construction Pathways

Mississippi has nearly 300 high school programs and CTE centers, all NCCER-accredited, offering pathways in building trades, carpentry, electrical, welding, and construction management. Programs often include OSHA-10 certification, work-based learning, and dual enrollment with community colleges. Below are representative examples by region (North, Central, South), focusing on those with explicit construction focus.

North Mississippi

Holly Springs Career and Technical Center (Holly Springs, MS): Welding and Construction Pathway; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Focus on welding occupations in construction; Hands-on training for employment or further education; Partnership with Mississippi Construction Education Foundation (MCEF).
Millsaps Career and Technical Center (Starkville, MS): Construction Trades Pathway; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Part of 17 four-year CTE programs; Focus on building trades skills; Prepares for industry certifications and apprenticeships.
Pontotoc Ridge Career and Technical Center (Pontotoc, MS): Construction and Building Trades; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Hands-on carpentry and electrical training; Work-based learning.
Tishomingo County Career and Technical Center (Iuka, MS): Construction Pathway; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Focus on entry-level trades skills.

Central Mississippi

Canton Career Center (Canton, MS): Construction Trades; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Programs in building and construction; Dual enrollment opportunities.
Hinds County Career and Technical Center (Raymond, MS): Construction and Welding Pathway; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Focus on construction fundamentals and safety.
Jackson Career Development Center (Jackson, MS): Building Trades Pathway; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Hands-on training in carpentry and electrical.

South Mississippi

College and Career Technical Institute (Pascagoula-Gautier School District) (Pascagoula, MS): Construction Trades Pathway; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Focus on building skills for trades careers; Work-based learning.
Hancock County Career Technical Center (Kiln, MS): Construction Pathway; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Programs in carpentry and related trades.
Harrison County Career and Technical Center (Gulfport, MS): Building Construction; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Hands-on training in masonry and electrical.
Jones County Career and Technical Center (Ellisville, MS): Construction Trades; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Focus on power line worker and civil engineering tech.