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Construction training programs in Colorado

16 construction programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

7 schools offer these construction programs, and Colorado has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Construction laborers and helpers do tasks on construction sites such as supplying and holding materials and tools and cleaning work areas and equipment. Most learn on the job and some through apprenticeships that add technical instruction, and employers often require safety certification that meets OSHA guidelines, before or after hiring.1

In Colorado, 12 of the 16 programs take students without a high school diploma and 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 16 programs here are construction trades certificate or diploma (7 programs), building and facilities maintenance (5 programs) and pre-apprenticeship (4 programs).

See the 16 programs

How much do construction training programs cost in Colorado?

$2,469 to $3,656 is what most construction programs in Colorado cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 16 programs with a price. All of them: $1,611 to $17,910

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Colorado may also offer construction training programs. How these figures are made

Are there free construction training programs in Colorado?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 16 construction programs in Colorado approved for WIOA funding

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16 programs

  • Construction trades certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Construction Technology

    Western Colorado Community College

    Grand Junction

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Western Colorado Community College, Grand JunctionConstruction trades certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$54,400
    Price if you pay yourself$17,910
    Program website, Construction Technology at Western Colorado Community College
    More details about Construction Technology at Western Colorado Community College
    Finished
    37%
    Working at 6 months
    49%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,593
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    75
    Earned a year, estimated
    $54,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,910
    Program website, Construction Technology at Western Colorado Community College

  • Building and facilities maintenanceHybridNo diploma needed

    Building/Apt Maint 2

    Red Rocks Community College

    Lakewood

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Red Rocks Community College, LakewoodBuilding and facilities maintenance · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,159
    School website, Building/Apt Maint 2 at Red Rocks Community College
    More details about Building/Apt Maint 2 at Red Rocks Community College
    Finished
    23%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,159
    School website, Building/Apt Maint 2 at Red Rocks Community College

  • Construction trades certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Construction Technology

    Pickens Technical College

    Aurora

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Pickens Technical College, AuroraConstruction trades certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,956
    More details about Construction Technology at Pickens Technical College
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,956

  • Construction trades certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Construction

    Front Range Community College

    Westminster

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Front Range Community College, WestminsterConstruction trades certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$20,900
    Price if you pay yourself$2,035
    Program website, Construction at Front Range Community College
    More details about Construction at Front Range Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    40%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,230
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $730
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,035
    Program website, Construction at Front Range Community College

  • Pre-apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pre-Apprenticeship for skilled trades 1

    The Master's Apprentice

    Denver

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Master's Apprentice, DenverPre-apprenticeshipIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500

    15 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Pre-Apprenticeship for skilled trades 1 at The Master's Apprentice
    More details about Pre-Apprenticeship for skilled trades 1 at The Master's Apprentice
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    339
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    15
    Program website, Pre-Apprenticeship for skilled trades 1 at The Master's Apprentice

  • Pre-apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pre-Apprenticeship for skilled trades 2

    The Master's Apprentice

    Denver

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Master's Apprentice, DenverPre-apprenticeshipIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500

    15 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Pre-Apprenticeship for skilled trades 2 at The Master's Apprentice
    More details about Pre-Apprenticeship for skilled trades 2 at The Master's Apprentice
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    339
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    15
    Program website, Pre-Apprenticeship for skilled trades 2 at The Master's Apprentice

  • Pre-apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pre-Apprenticeship for skilled trades 3

    The Master's Apprentice

    Denver

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Master's Apprentice, DenverPre-apprenticeshipIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500

    15 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Pre-Apprenticeship for skilled trades 3 at The Master's Apprentice
    More details about Pre-Apprenticeship for skilled trades 3 at The Master's Apprentice
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    339
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    15
    Program website, Pre-Apprenticeship for skilled trades 3 at The Master's Apprentice

  • Pre-apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pre-Apprenticeship for skilled trades 4

    The Master's Apprentice

    Denver

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Master's Apprentice, DenverPre-apprenticeshipIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500

    15 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Pre-Apprenticeship for skilled trades 4 at The Master's Apprentice
    More details about Pre-Apprenticeship for skilled trades 4 at The Master's Apprentice
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    339
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    15
    Program website, Pre-Apprenticeship for skilled trades 4 at The Master's Apprentice

  • Building and facilities maintenanceIn personNo diploma needed

    Building/Apt Maint 3

    Red Rocks Community College

    Lakewood

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Red Rocks Community College, LakewoodBuilding and facilities maintenance · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,070
    School website, Building/Apt Maint 3 at Red Rocks Community College
    More details about Building/Apt Maint 3 at Red Rocks Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $950
    Students counted
    61
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,070
    School website, Building/Apt Maint 3 at Red Rocks Community College

  • Building and facilities maintenanceHybridNo diploma needed

    Building/Apt Maint 1

    Red Rocks Community College

    Lakewood

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Red Rocks Community College, LakewoodBuilding and facilities maintenance · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,611
    School website, Building/Apt Maint 1 at Red Rocks Community College
    More details about Building/Apt Maint 1 at Red Rocks Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    176 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,611
    School website, Building/Apt Maint 1 at Red Rocks Community College

  • Building and facilities maintenanceIn personNo diploma needed

    Property Maintenance Technician

    Pickens Technical College

    Aurora

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Pickens Technical College, AuroraBuilding and facilities maintenance · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,375
    More details about Property Maintenance Technician at Pickens Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $67
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,375

  • Construction trades certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Construction Trades - Interior Certificate

    Lamar Community College

    Lamar

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lamar Community College, LamarConstruction trades certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,612
    School website, Construction Trades - Interior Certificate at Lamar Community College
    More details about Construction Trades - Interior Certificate at Lamar Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,612
    School website, Construction Trades - Interior Certificate at Lamar Community College

  • Construction trades certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Construction Trades Exterior Building Certificate

    Lamar Community College

    Lamar

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lamar Community College, LamarConstruction trades certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,790
    School website, Construction Trades Exterior Building Certificate at Lamar Community College
    More details about Construction Trades Exterior Building Certificate at Lamar Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,790
    School website, Construction Trades Exterior Building Certificate at Lamar Community College

  • Building and facilities maintenanceHybridNo diploma needed

    Building/Apt Maint 4

    Red Rocks Community College

    Lakewood

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Red Rocks Community College, LakewoodBuilding and facilities maintenance · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,222
    School website, Building/Apt Maint 4 at Red Rocks Community College
    More details about Building/Apt Maint 4 at Red Rocks Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,222
    School website, Building/Apt Maint 4 at Red Rocks Community College

  • Construction trades certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Building And Construction Technology

    Pikes Peak State College

    Colorado Springs

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Pikes Peak State College, Colorado SpringsConstruction trades certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,660
    Program website, Building And Construction Technology at Pikes Peak State College
    More details about Building And Construction Technology at Pikes Peak State College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $4,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,660
    Program website, Building And Construction Technology at Pikes Peak State College

  • Construction trades certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Building And Construction Technology 2

    Pikes Peak State College

    Colorado Springs

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Pikes Peak State College, Colorado SpringsConstruction trades certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,660
    Program website, Building And Construction Technology 2 at Pikes Peak State College
    More details about Building And Construction Technology 2 at Pikes Peak State College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $4,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,660
    Program website, Building And Construction Technology 2 at Pikes Peak State College

How to pay for construction training programs in Colorado

WIOA funding can pay for construction training programs in Colorado

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for construction training programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for construction training programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Construction training programs in Colorado

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
7th of 28
construction programs here, against the typical state's 7
16 vs 7

State comparisons use the same figures as the construction training programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Construction training programs in Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction and other Colorado cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 2 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Colorado

How construction training programs compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Colorado

Where the Colorado construction program numbers come from

Which Colorado construction programs are on this list?

These are the construction programs Colorado approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Colorado offers.

How the prices and results of Colorado construction programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Colorado figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Colorado among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.

Sources for the facts about construction training programs in Colorado

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Construction Laborers and Helpers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns