Start your career in less than a year
Students
Get the training and certifications you need to start a career in the trades
Employers
Partner with us to hire qualified employees
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has partnered with the City of Selma to create a workforce development center that will provide pre-apprenticeship classes and hands-on construction industry training for Central Valley residents. This center and its programs are aimed at serving veterans, at-risk young adults, minority and low-income populations between the counties of Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Kern, Madera and Merced.
At the Central Valley Training Center, we help students prepare for careers with an introduction to over ten different trades. Over a 10-week course, you’ll receive comprehensive and innovative training to help launch your careers. Students will receive an introduction to the following trades:
- Bricklayer
- Carpenter
- Cement Mason
- Electrician
- Iron Worker
- Operating Engineer
- Painter & Allied Trade
- Plumber & Pipe Fitter
- Roofer/Waterproofer
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Teamster
Choose the Central Valley Training Center!
- Small class sizes – limited to 24 students
- Short terms – Graduate in just 10 weeks
- Opportunities for Apprenticeship
- Orientation to the Construction Industry
- Construction related physical fitness training and job safety
- Tool and Material Identification
- Construction Math
- Soft Skills (such as active listening, teamwork, work ethics and more)
- Assistance with work uniforms, supplies, tools and union dues
- One year follow up (retention) services
Certifications Received:
- OSHA 30
- Hazardous Waste
- Work Zone Safety/Traffic Control
- Forklift/Scissor Lift
- Confined Space
- First Aid/CPR
- Renovate, Repair, Paint (RRP)
- ATSSA Flagger
Cohort Highlights
“Selma’s proximity to other cities allows us to bring quality programs to our residents and prepare them for a rewarding career in the construction industry.”
Henry Perea, Authority Board Member
New classes starting soon!
*TENTATIVE 2025 CLASS SCHEDULE
*(dates subject to change)
Cohort 17: 4/14/25-6/20/25
Cohort 18: 6/30/25-9/5/25
Cohort 19: 9/15/25-11/21/25
1775 PARK STREET, BUILDING 79P
SELMA, CA
TO QUALIFY:
Must be at least 18 years old | Have a valid driver’s license | The ability to pass a drug test
HOW TO APPLY
Questions?
CONTACT: Fresno County EDC
559.476.2517 | doglesby@fresnoedc.com
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