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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