With the support of Anne Arundel industry partners, AACC is excited to offer pre-apprenticeship courses in several areas of study.
Our pre-apprenticeships are designed to prepare you for an entry-level position in the industry. You will learn from an industry professional while participating in classroom and online instruction with hands-on lab training. Along with gaining valuable industry knowledge, you will also obtain OSHA-30 and CPR/First Aid certifications.
You can find pre-apprenticeship opportunities below with the courses required for each program.
Courses
CIT-301 Pre-apprenticeship General Carpentry Training Part A
CIT-302 Pre-apprenticeship General Carpentry Training Part B
NRN-332 Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED
Total Hours: 208
Note: You must register for all courses to enter the program. Sections are offered each fall, winter and summer.
The program costs $3,305 for Anne Arundel County residents, including instruction and lab supplies.
The Pre-apprenticeship Electrical program is designed to prepare you to enter and succeed in a registered Electrical Apprenticeship program. Job placement assistance is available upon successful completion of the program.
Courses
CIT-314 Pre-apprenticeship Electrical Training Part A
CIT-315 Pre-apprenticeship Electrical Training Part B
NRN-332 Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED
Total Hours: 197
Note: You must register for all courses to enter the program. Sections are offered each fall, winter and summer.
The program costs $3,123 for Anne Arundel County residents, including tuition and fees.
The Pre-apprenticeship HVAC program is designed to prepare you to enter and succeed in a registered HVAC Apprenticeship program.
Courses
CIT-307 Pre-apprenticeship HVAC Training Part A
CIT-308 Pre-apprenticeship HVAC Training Part B
NRN-332 Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED
Total Hours: 204
Note: You must register for all courses to enter the program. Sections are offered each fall, winter and summer.
The program costs $3,443 for Anne Arundel County residents, including tuition and fees.
In partnership with Associated Builders and Contractors Chesapeake Shores, the Pre-apprenticeship Plumbing program is designed to prepare you to enter and succeed in a Registered Plumbing Apprenticeship program.
Courses
CIT-311 Pre-apprenticeship Plumbing Training Part A
CIT-312 Pre-apprenticeship Plumbing Training Part B
NRN-332 Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED
Total Hours: 208
Note: You must register for all courses to enter the program. Sections are offered each fall, winter and summer.
The program costs $3,256 for Anne Arundel County residents, including instruction and lab supplies.
If you're interested in enrolling into one of these programs, you must:
When Deon Gough Jr. began the HVAC pre-apprenticeship program in 2023, he had no idea that his journey would lead him to an exciting employment opportunity as an apartment maintenance technician where his new-found skills would shine.
Read Deon's Story