Community and Technical Colleges

Baton Rouge Community College (Baton Rouge, LA) is expanding its skilled trades and developing a residential plumbing training program while establishing a state-of-the-art Construction Trades Outdoor Learning Lab. The lab will simulate real-world construction scenarios, allowing students to deepen their understanding of theoretical concepts while honing practical skills.

Blue Ridge Community College (Flat Rock, NC) will support ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery efforts through expanded training for electrical, plumbing, HVAC and construction apprenticeships. The grant will help Blue Ridge hire certified instructors and offer tuition support to students from across Western North Carolina.

Cape Fear Community College (Wilmington, NC) will introduce plumbing, facility maintenance and core construction programs at two correctional facilities and an adult high school program. The college’s curriculum features integrated virtual reality training along with industry recognized certifications to meet the needs of its growing employer network.

Central Maine Community College (Auburn, ME) is expanding its programming in residential electrical construction. The grant will support new tools, machinery and lab space for programs providing construction-based certificates and degrees, as well as short-term workforce training.

Central Piedmond Commmunity College (Charlotte, NC) is significantly increasing its capacity for skilled trades training and construction-related certifications. Infrastructure support includes renovating lab space and bringing mobile learning cottages to other campuses and into the community. The mobile learning cottages remove transportation barriers and bring new training opportunities in construction, electrical, HVAC and plumbing training throughout Charlotte.

Chattahoochee Technical College (Marietta, Georgia) will expand HVAC and commercial climate-control training to help meet growing workforce demand in the Atlanta region. The grant will support additional instructors, expanded lab capacity and hands-on training equipment, increasing enrollment while preparing more students for in-demand careers through industry-connected instruction. Many students are already securing jobs before completing the program, underscoring the strong demand for skilled trades talent.

Coconino County Community College (Flagstaff, AZ) has expanded its skilled trades training programs in construction, HVAC, plumbing and electrical. The school has remodeled its workshop to create more lab space for students, upgrade equipment, computers and software, and hire additional instructors. Coconino is the only institution providing skilled trades training in the county, which is the second largest by area in the U.S. and serves parts of the Navajo and Hopi tribal lands.

Columbus Technical College (Columbus, GA) has expanded its reach with a new mobile unit to bring skilled trades training opportunities to students in rural communities, justice-involved learners and transitioning service members. The college has also built a four-week fast-track Construction Career Launch Program bootcamp to prepare participants for entry-level skilled trades positions.

Community College of Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD) is enhancing its skilled trades programming with an expansion of the college’s HVAC and building maintenance programs. This includes modernizing labs and equipment and expanding course offerings to equip students with the skills they need to succeed in today’s job market.

Community College of Rhode Island (Warwick, RI) will expand its Electrical Apprenticeship and Ready to Build programs to address the growing demand for skilled trades professionals. The school will establish two state-of-the-art lab spaces to increase enrollment capacity and develop a credit-bearing academic pathway that integrates into a new construction management certificate and degree program.

Dixie Technical College (St. George, Utah) will expand electrical, HVACR, and plumbing training to help meet workforce demand driven by Utah's growing infrastructure and data center industries. The grant will support a mobile training lab, building-systems equipment and hands-on learning experiences that enhance daily instruction on campus while expanding access to skilled trades training for learners in rural communities.

Durham Technical Community College (Durham, North Carolina) will expand electrical, HVAC and plumbing training opportunities across Durham and Orange counties and expand bilingual instruction, Spanish-language trades courses and community-based outreach. Building on an innovative model already underway, the grant will help more Spanish-speaking learners access training and prepare for high-demand careers in the skilled trades.

Elaine P. Nunez Community College (Chalmette, Louisiana) will expand skilled trades training on its main campus and through a new temporary training site in Plaquemines Parish, increasing access to workforce education in a rapidly growing region. The grant will support new training spaces, equipment and instruction for electrical, construction, HVAC and related pathways aligned with workforce demand in the port, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and defense and housing sectors, helping prepare more students for high-demand skilled trades careers.

Florida State College at Jacksonville (Jacksonville, FL) will strengthen communities and improve access for aspiring electricians, construction professionals and HVAC technicians through training at community sites. The grant will also support the recruitment of skilled instructors and fund educational materials, spaces and equipment, addressing workforce needs for large construction projects in Jacksonville, including the $8 billion downtown revitalization and $1.4 billion NFL stadium renovation.

Germanna Community College (Fredericksburg, VA) will build and deploy mobile training units to rural communities, public schools and correctional facilities. Germanna Community College has trained over 3,500 students in 2025, the most among Virginia schools awarding skilled trades credentials.

Houston City College (Houston, Texas) will expand electrical, carpentry, construction, HVAC and plumbing training opportunities across Houston through a model that combines neighborhood outreach, wraparound student supports and employer partnerships. The grant will increase instructor capacity, scholarships and work-based learning experiences, strengthening pathways from training to employment in one of the nation's fastest-growing industrial markets.

Howard College – San Angelo (San Angelo, TX) has built a new center for its pre-apprenticeship electrical program and its soon-to-be-developed plumbing program, which will be the only plumbing program offered by a college in West Texas. This will allow the college to serve more students and help meet the skilled trades demand in local communities.

Ivy Tech Community College (Indianapolis, IN) is receiving its second Gable Grant to launch a new Building and Property Maintenance Technician program and enhance its HVAC training. This grant will focus on dislocated workers and second-chance learners and will expand trades programs across the college system, which includes 19 campuses throughout Indiana.

J.F. Ingram State Technical College (Deatsville, AL) exclusively serves Alabama’s incarcerated population and individuals under supervised release. The Gable Grant will unlock access to electrical training through virtual reality simulation software and shop-based learning. The vocational training program supports reentry and long-term career pathways by equipping students with invaluable technical skills and expertise to meet industry workforce needs and gain a competitive advantage in the job market.

Johnson College of Technology (Scranton, PA) will expand its capacity and programming at two campuses through its HVAC, Electrical Construction Technology and carpentry and cabinetmaking labs. The school is the only career technical college in Northeastern Pennsylvania and partners with industry employers to prepare students for residential, commercial and industrial careers across the region.

Los Angeles Community College District (Los Angeles, CA) will enhance its skilled trades curriculum while expanding the capacity of its Construction, Maintenance and Utilities programs. In the aftermath of the 2025 Palisades and Eaton wildfires, the program will focus on fire recovery with disaster-specific training to prepare a workforce for major infrastructure projects.

Madisonville Community College (Madisonville, KY) has built a credential lattice between its electrical technology and HVAC programs that allows students in a rural, five-county area to complete the combined programs in five or six semesters, rather than eight.

Maricopa County Community College District (Tempe, AZ) is partnering to enhance skilled trades programs at three community colleges: Mesa Community College, South Mountain Community College and Rio Salado College. Resources will be allocated for new faculty, recruitment, stipends and upgraded training facilities to accommodate workforce demands.

Miami Dade College (Miami, Florida) will use its second Gable Grant to expand its successful Construction Trades Institute (CTI) model to the Homestead Campus, bringing skilled trades training to more learners in South Miami-Dade. The grant will support the development of the new training site along with scholarships for students, tools and career services, building on a program that has rapidly expanded to prepare more students for in-demand skilled trades careers.

Midlands Technical College (Columbia, SC) is expanding its Building Construction Technology Program through new training space, faculty support, tools and equipment. MTC is the comprehensive technical college for the Midlands of South Carolina, serving over 25,000 students annually with an economic impact of over $1 billion.

MiraCosta College (Oceanside, CA) has developed two HVAC and electrician certification programs with state-of-the-art equipment and supplies. These programs are designed to provide equitable access to first-generation college students and disproportionately impacted individuals through tuition reductions and student support services, such as transportation and childcare subsidies.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (Perkinston, MS) is receiving its second Gable Grant to introduce electrical technology evening courses and transform its construction trades program. This will double the school’s capacity to prepare electricians and support a Fast-Track Pathway that offers accelerated transfer credits, internships and apprenticeships to meet the construction sector’s growing demands.

Mountwest Community and Technical College (Huntington, West Virginia) will use its second Gable Grant to expand construction management and HVAC pathways, increasing access to workforce-ready training for rural learners. The grant will support instructor capacity, hands-on HVAC equipment, industry-recognized certifications and apprenticeship-based learning opportunities to strengthen the region's skilled trades talent pipeline.

Northeast Iowa Community College (Peosta, Iowa) will expand electrical training for learners across Northeast Iowa's 5,000-square-mile service area, where distance can be a barrier to workforce education. The grant will support a new electrical lab and hands-on training equipment, creating more accessible pathways to industry-recognized credentials through certificates, continuing education and degree programs while helping meet growing regional demand for electricians.

Palm Beach State College (Lake Worth, FL) is receiving its second Gable Grant to help expand its construction trades programs and add a simulation lab. The expansion will complement four mobile units and bring HVAC and electrical training to the school’s Palm Beach Gardens campus as well as rural high schools in South Florida.

Seattle Colleges (Seattle, WA) has enhanced staffing, equipment, materials and tools at its Wood Technology Center, which focuses on residential construction and fine carpentry, among other specialties. With a focus on inclusivity, Seattle Colleges strives to bring skilled trades education and training to all those who want to pursue it as a career.

Southeast Community College (Lincoln, NE) is expanding its UPWARD prison education program to include construction, electrical/electromechanical, HVAC and plumbing. These programs will be launched at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. They will allow participants to earn credentials in multiple career programs and return to their communities empowered to be meaningfully employed and help meet the skilled workforce needs in these industries.

Southside Virginia Community College (Alberta, VA) has renovated its lab in South Hill to provide training space and technical equipment to prepare students to enter the workforce as electrical and HVAC technicians. With seven locations covering 4,200 square miles of Virginia, the college is expected to use its grant to double student capacity and hire a full-time instructor.

Texas State Technical College (Waco, TX) will equip a nearly 130,000 square-foot Construction Technology Center while offering tool stipends to eligible students. The school boasts an 87% job placement rate and offers associate degrees and certificates of completion, as well as short-term, noncredit training aligned with Texas’ workforce needs.

Valencia College (Orlando, FL) is launching an accelerated plumbing program designed to help individuals in Central Florida complete training in this high-demand field. Program graduates will earn nationally recognized industry certifications to meet the region’s skilled trades workforce needs.

Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) (Wichita, Kansas) will enhance skilled trades training through an outdoor live lab and tiny-home build program that replicates a real-world construction site. The grant will provide construction, electrical, HVAC and plumbing students with immersive, multi-trade learning experiences while supporting industry-recognized credentials and preparing graduates for the collaborative environments they'll encounter on the job.

Wilkes Community College (Wilkesboro, NC) is addressing the local housing shortage by enhancing its residential Building Construction Technology program. It will also introduce an Electrical Systems diploma this fall and expand lab space to increase student capacity.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (Fitzgerald, GA) is building a 53-foot mobile construction trailer and hiring an instructor to provide educational training in a variety of residential and commercial trades to graduating high school seniors, adult learners, and individuals enrolled in Georgia Department of Corrections education programs. The 53-foot trailer will remove transportation barriers for hundreds of students and host an industry-ready program to help combat the construction workforce shortage in rural South Georgia.

York Technical College (Rock Hill, South Carolina) will strengthen HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and appliance repair training through immersive, employer-informed learning experiences. The grant will expand trade-specific equipment, simulated jobsite training and employer-aligned labs while enhancing the college's hands-on house-build capstone, where students apply skills in a real-world construction environment.