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 $3,450 for Anne Arundel County residents, including textbooks, 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 $3,236 for Anne Arundel County residents, including textbooks, instruction and lab supplies.
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 $3,429 for Anne Arundel County residents, including instruction, textbooks and lab supplies.
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:
Students taking noncredit classes don't need to apply for admission to AACC. Just check out our course search, choose a program or course that interests you, register and make your payment. Registration for summer courses is open. Registration for fall 2026 opens July 14! Please check course availability prior to registration.
If you have previously taken classes at AACC, you must log in using your AACC account. New students will be able to create a temporary account in the checkout process.
If you would like help, email the Continuing Education Office or call 410-777-2325.
The School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development offices located in CALT 115 will be CLOSED from June 7 through June 27. The Continuing Education registration desk will be temporarily located in the Student Services Center (SSVC), first floor on the main Arnold campus.
Visit our campus map to locate these offices.
Upon registering for your course, regularly check your MyAACC account and AACC email for class and general updates from the college. Due to FERPA regulations, all official college communications must be sent to your AACC student email. This includes class cancellation and waitlist notifications. For assistance accessing MyAACC, visit our email instructional page or contact the Technical Service Desk. For Spanish translation, visit our translated webpage.
In carpentry, formwork is the temporary structure that shapes wet concrete as it cures. It determines the final quality of the concrete but is never meant to stay in place. Anne Arundel Community College’s carpentry pre‑apprenticeship program served a similar purpose for Liam Keener, giving him the structure and support to shape his career.
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