List of schools in Iowa that have Construction pathway programs

1. Des Moines Public Schools – Des Moines, IA

Program Type: Construction Trades Pathway (NCCER Core and Carpentry; OSHA-10; Credentials to Careers grant recipient; dual enrollment with Des Moines Area Community College).
Schools: Roosevelt High School, Hoover High School.
Contact: CTE Director, Des Moines Public Schools, 2100 Fleur Dr., Des Moines, IA 50321; (515) 242-7500; cte@dmschools.org.
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. Dubuque Community School District – Dubuque, IA

Program Type: Building Construction Pathway (NCCER-aligned carpentry and electrical; OSHA-10; work-based learning with local unions; grant recipient).
Schools: Dubuque Senior High School, Dubuque Hempstead High School.
Contact: CTE Coordinator, Dubuque Community School District, 3800 Pennsylvania Ave., Dubuque, IA 52001; (563) 552-3000; cte@dbqschools.org.
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. Fort Dodge Community School District – Fort Dodge, IA

Program Type: Construction Technology Pathway (NCCER Core; includes heavy equipment operation; Credentials to Careers grant; dual enrollment with Iowa Central Community College).
Schools: Fort Dodge Senior High School.
Contact: CTE Specialist, Fort Dodge CSD, 819 N. 24th St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501; (515) 576-6900; cte@fortdodge.k12.ia.us.
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. Iowa City Community School District – Iowa City, IA

Program Type: Construction Management Pathway (NCCER Fundamentals; OSHA-10; part of Iowa’s most extensive CTE including shop and year-long home build project; grant recipient).
Schools: City High School, Liberty High School, West High School.
Contact: CTE Director, Iowa City CSD, 509 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240; (319) 688-1000; cte@iowacityschools.org.
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. Keokuk Community School District – Keokuk, IA

Program Type: Construction Trades Pathway (NCCER Core; OSHA-10; includes welding and electrical; work-based learning).
Schools: Keokuk High School.
Contact: CTE Coordinator, Keokuk CSD, 381 S. 5th St., Keokuk, IA 52632; (319) 524-2500; cte@keokukschools.org.
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. Lewis Central Community School District – Council Bluffs, IA

Program Type: Building Construction Pathway (NCCER-aligned carpentry; OSHA-10; Credentials to Careers grant; dual enrollment with Iowa Western Community College).
Schools: Lewis Central Senior High School.
Contact: CTE Specialist, Lewis Central CSD, 27990 250th St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503; (712) 366-0829; cte@lewiscentral.org.
Craft Instructors Contact Information:
NUCA State Director:
NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

7. Mason City Community School District – Mason City, IA

Program Type: Construction Technology Pathway (NCCER Core and Heavy Equipment Operator; OSHA-10; grant recipient with simulators).
Schools: Mason City High School.
Contact: CTE Director, Mason City CSD, 1515 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401; (641) 423-2500; cte@masoncityschools.org.
Craft Instructors Contact Information:
NUCA State Director:
NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

8. Northwest Area Education Agency (AEA) – Sioux City, IA (Serves Multiple Districts)

Program Type: Construction Trades Pathway (NCCER Fundamentals; OSHA-10; regional model programs with work-based learning; supports 37 grant recipients).
Schools: Serves Northwest Iowa districts (e.g., Sioux City East High School, West High School).
Contact: CTE Coordinator, Northwest AEA, 5310 NW 2nd St., Sioux City, IA 51103; (712) 222-7100; cte@nwaea.org.
Craft Instructors Contact Information:
NUCA State Director:
NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

9. Sioux City Community School District – Sioux City, IA

Program Type: Construction Management Pathway (NCCER Core; OSHA-10; Credentials to Careers grant; dual enrollment with Western Iowa Tech Community College).
Schools: East High School, North High School, West High School.
Contact: CTE Specialist, Sioux City CSD, 627 4th St., Sioux City, IA 51101; (712) 279-6651; cte@sccsd.org.
Craft Instructors Contact Information:
NUCA State Director:
NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

10. Waterloo Community School District – Waterloo, IA

Program Type: Building Construction Pathway (NCCER Carpentry Level 1; OSHA-10; work-based learning; grant recipient).
Schools: Waterloo West High School, Waterloo East High School.
Contact: CTE Director, Waterloo CSD, 1511 W. Mullan Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701; (319) 739-4323; cte@waterlooschools.org.
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: Iowa’s CTE construction programs serve ~4,500 students annually (DOE 2024 data), with NCCER elements in 100+ schools via 6 service areas. The Credentials to Careers grant (37 schools in 2024–2025) funds IRCs like NCCER Core, emphasizing high-demand trades.
Coverage: Focus on public high schools/districts; AEAs like Northwest support regional delivery.
Sources: Iowa DOE CTE pages, NCCER high school directory, Credentials to Careers grant list (2024–2025). For updates, contact Iowa DOE CTE at cte@iowa.gov or (515) 281-4707.

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