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CSN, Prologis launch free 8-week construction pre-apprenticeship for 80 Southern Nevadans a year
A $250,000 Prologis contribution will fund a College of Southern Nevada program offering 240 hours of hands-on training across nine construction trades, with enrollment open now and classes starting Jan. 5.
The College of Southern Nevada is launching a free pre-apprenticeship program aimed at ushering Southern Nevada residents into the skilled trades, backed by a $250,000 contribution from logistics real estate giant Prologis.
The Building Nevada's Future Multi-Craft Pre-Apprenticeship Initiative will train 80 residents a year through four eight-week sessions, the college and company announced Thursday. Participants will receive 240 hours of hands-on instruction across nine construction trades, including electrical, carpentry, plumbing and HVAC, and will prepare for industry credentials such as OSHA certification.
Training will take place at CSN's Westside Educational Training Center. Beyond the shop floor, participants will get career coaching and help applying for apprenticeships, with the Prologis money covering support services such as transportation, equipment and emergency assistance.
"Talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn't always within reach," CSN President Stacy Klippenstein said in a statement. "This partnership with Prologis will give more Southern Nevada residents the practical skills and training they need to build rewarding careers in the skilled trades."
The Southern Nevada Building Trades Union and the Nevada Contractors Association will help align the curriculum with industry needs and connect participants with employers and apprenticeship programs.
Officials set ambitious targets: an 80% completion rate, a 90% credential attainment rate and placement of 70% of participants into apprenticeships or construction jobs within 60 days.
"Prologis has been part of the Southern Nevada community for nearly 30 years, and we've seen firsthand how important a skilled workforce is to the region's success," said Megan Creecy-Herman, president of Prologis' west region. "Our investment in CSN is about creating more opportunities for local residents."
Enrollment opens this month, and the first day of class is Jan. 5. Those interested can email DWED.Navigators@CSN.EDU.
The program arrives as Southern Nevada's construction sector continues to expand and employers nationwide report persistent shortages of electricians, plumbers and other tradespeople. For residents without a college degree, pre-apprenticeships are often the on-ramp to union apprenticeships that pay while they train â a path that can be difficult to navigate without connections or the money to cover tools, transportation and lost wages during training. The support services funded by the Prologis grant are designed to address exactly those barriers.