Residential/Commercial Wiring Program - Program Information

Program Information

York Technical College is recognized by the National Association of Home Builders through the Home Builders Institute for teaching the Residential Construction Academy Series, which is published by Delmar Learning, a division of Thompson Learning Incorporated.

Being credentialed means that York Technical College has met the criteria associated with the Residential Construction Academy Series. This includes the use of the National Association of Home Builders' Construction Skill Standards, and the offering of instruction through the use of the Residential Construction Academy Series course material. (See the Credential Award Letter.)

Local HBA Contact Info

The following is a list of local Home Builders Associations (HBA) that represent residential construction industry members in this area. There are both local and state HBA's. Both serve the community and building industry in a variety of ways. They not only provide numerous educational opportunities for their members, but they serve as the leading voice for the housing industry. HBA's work to enhance a positive image of the industry and its members through education, training, and community projects. They work to attract and maintain qualified craftsmen to meet current and future housing industry needs. (Local HBA Contact Information.)

Building Careers Job Fair

Residential Construction Academy Series: National Registry

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a Washington, DC-based trade association representing more than 211,000 residential home building and remodeling industry members. Known as the "voice of the housing industry," the NAHB is affiliated with more than 800 state and local home builders' associations across the country.

The Home Builders Institute (HBI) is the workforce development arm of the NAHB and promotes the home building industry as a career and helps address its workforce needs through trades training and job placement.

The NAHB Building Careers Job Bank is a service and member benefit for NAHB members to address the need for qualified employees in the housing industry. It is the industry's premier resource for job seekers and employers alike. Job seekers can search jobs by category, location, and/or trade. Employers can register and post job openings, as well as search through resumes to find qualified employees.

Upon successful completion of Residential Construction Academy Series instruction from a credentialed educational institution* or industry training program, you can enter your contact information, post a resume, and reserve your place in the National Registry. The registry is a nationwide recruitment tool that lists students who have successfully completed series instruction and provides HBI access to verify skills and competencies achieved. You have the capability to update your information in the registry, by accessing your password-protected account information at any time, should your contact information change, or as you complete additional coursework. The registry also links residential construction industry employers directly to an up-to-date online database of resumes of qualified potential employees. Employers can search the database by any number of criteria, including programs completed. (HBI National Registry)

How to Register: Click the following link and follow the Job Bank instructions to begin the registry process.

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*York Technical College is a credentialed educational institution.

Job Bank

Click on the graphic below to visit the Building Careers website. (NAHB Job Bank)