About The Metallica Skilled Trades Academy
The Community College of Allegheny County has been selected as the first community college in Pennsylvania and one of 18 nationwide recipients this year to receive a grant from the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) and All Within My Hands, the foundation sponsored by Metallica the band. In addition, the Richard King Mellon Foundation, in recognition of the importance of bringing the MSI national funding initiative to the Pittsburgh region, supported CCAC during the application process with additional funds.
With this funding, CCAC's Workforce Development Division is launching a Skilled Trades Academy, designed to introduce regional high school students, ages 14 to 17, to selected skilled trades:
- Welding See more about CCAC’s Welding programs
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) See more about CCAC’s HVAC programs
- Commercial Vehicle Operation See more about CCAC’s Commercial Driver's License (CDL) programs
- Electrical Technology See more about CCAC’s Electrical programs
- Solar Photovoltaic Technology See more about CCAC’s Solar Photovoltaic Technician program and NABCEP certification
Each course will consist of both classroom instruction and real, hands-on learning with CCAC’s skilled trades instructors and the appropriate tools and equipment. Students will learn about careers in each trade.
Students who complete all five modules will receive an incentive payment of $150. Additionally, lunch will be provided at each course. All courses will take place at CCAC West Hills Center in Oakdale (near Pittsburgh International Airport).
Who is Eligible?
Any high school student between the ages of 14 and 17 with a demonstrated interest in the skilled trades.
Classes begin October 12.