Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST)
Start a New Career in Highway Construction
If you are looking to start a job in construction, this free training sets you up to enter a high-paying career in the field. This program works to create career opportunities for women and people of color.
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This 6-week training teaches you the on-the-job skills that you need to get a job in construction and the interpersonal skills you need to succeed. There is no cost and our staff also provide career guidance.
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Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST)
How it Works
Created by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the Highway Construction Skills Training program, HCST for short, creates career opportunities for people in construction jobs and keep the construction workforce thriving, with a special interest in placing women and people of color in the construction industry and provide a full-service training for them to succeed.
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This training program helps you understand the construction industry, available careers, OSHA safety, flagging basics, CPR and first aid, and apprenticeship exam preparation.
With extensive construction employer and union relationships, our staff will connect you with companies that fit your career goals. They also help you get the right combination of training and experience to thrive in your career.
You will become a part of a community of graduates who continue support one another.
What To Expect
The first step in your new employment journey is easy. Fill out the interest form and our staff will contact you to understand your needs and connect you with necessary resources.
From there, we will explore your job skills and interests and find a job plan that works for what you want to accomplish.
Or, if you are ready to apply, you can begin the application process:
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Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST)
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