City-of-Miami-Beach-Launches-Free-High-School-Technical-Program
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DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, Tel: 305.673.7575 PRESS RELEASE
Tonya Daniels, E-mail: tonyadaniels@miamibeachfl.gov
Melissa Berthier, E-mail: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 15, 2019
City of Miami Beach Launches a Free
High School Technical Training Program
-- Providing Students with the Tools to Build a Solid Future in the
Construction Industry --
Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach, in partnership with the International Code
Council (ICC), is launching a High School Technical Training Program (HSTTP) for
junior and senior high school students interested in pursuing careers in the construction
profession.
“This program is a new and unique way of providing the next generation with an
opportunity to get ahead in an important industry in South Florida by giving them an
advanced look at building codes and practice,” noted Mayor Dan Gelber. “I’m excited to
see how our students will benefit and grow from this opportunity.”
Based on the International Residential Code (IRC), the free after-school course will
cover the following disciplines: building, electrical, mechanical (HVAC), plumbing,
masonry and energy. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to navigate
the codebook, understand code requirements associated with their discipline, ensure
code compliance as they work on residential construction projects and be better
prepared to the take the inspectors exam or licensing exams for their profession.
Classes will begin this fall on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at City Hall. Licensed
building inspectors with extensive knowledge in the building, mechanical, electrical and
plumbing trades will be instructions for the course. Students will have an opportunity to
obtain a Certificate of Completion from the ICC in one of the listed trade and potentially
begin an internship with the Miami Beach Building Department following completion of
the course.
Students can apply by clicking here. Deadline to submit is Wednesday, May 22.
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