NCCT

What NCCT does

Northern California Construction Training, Inc. (NCCT) is a Sacramento-based non-profit, community-based pre-apprenticeship training organization founded in November 1993 by Bill Meehan. It delivers free classroom instruction and hands-on construction training across 22+ building trades — including construction safety, hand and power tools, blueprint reading, electrical, plumbing, welding, roofing, and solar installation — designed to prepare individuals for entry into union apprenticeship programs and construction careers. The program targets priority and barrier-facing populations, including ex-offenders and justice-involved individuals, probation and parole participants, former foster and at-risk youth, displaced homemakers, and the long-term unemployed. NCCT reports that over 80% of graduates move into union apprenticeships or high-demand construction career pathways, with apprentice starting wages of $22–33/hour.

The core offering is the NCCT Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program, whose curriculum is approved by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and meets the minimum 144-hour classroom training requirement recognized by apprenticeship programs and employers. It is supplemented by specialized certification modules including a 6-week SMUD electrical training course, a 10–12 week welding certification, OSHA 10, HAZWOPER, CPR & First Aid, Traffic Flagging, and GED preparation. Delivery is entirely physical and regional, operating from a Sacramento headquarters plus training sites in West Sacramento, El Dorado, Auburn (Placer County), Modesto (Stanislaus County), and Ceres, serving distinct populations (general population, probation, parole, youth) at each location.

As a non-profit (Tax ID 68-0360766), NCCT charges no fees or tuition; all training, materials, certifications, and job placement assistance are provided at no cost to participants. It is funded through grants, donations, community partnerships, and fundraising — notably an annual golf tournament drawing 250+ supporters and a $25,000 donation from the Sacramento Kings in June 2024. Go-to-market and student recruitment run through community partnerships with probation departments, school districts (WUSD, SCOE, STANCOE, EDCOE), union referrals, Facebook, and word-of-mouth from graduates. The organization is led by President Tami Anckner (daughter and successor of founder Bill Meehan) and Vice President Jake Meehan, with a small team of 1–10 employees and credentialed journeyman instructors.

Name

NCCT

Legal name

Northern California Construction Training, Inc.

Website

https://ncct.ws

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NCCT is a Sacramento non-profit offering free pre-apprenticeship construction training across 22+ trades, preparing barrier-facing populations — ex-offenders, at-risk youth, and the unemployed — for union apprenticeships and construction careers across Northern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Workforce Development

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Construction trades training
• Pre-apprenticeship programs
• Workforce development
• Vocational education
• Building trades training

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding & Donations: As a non-profit organization (Tax ID: 68-0360766), NCCT operates through various grants and fundraising efforts. The program is completely free to students with no fees or tuition costs.
2. Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser: NCCT holds an annual fundraising golf tournament typically in late August or early September, drawing over 250 supporters, graduates, and partner organizations. All funds raised go directly back into programs and students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NCCT is a non-profit organization that provides free pre-apprenticeship construction training across more than 22 building trades, combining classroom instruction with hands-on jobsite experience. The program prepares individuals for union apprenticeship placement and construction careers, and offers industry-recognized certifications including OSHA 10, HAZWOPER, Welding, Traffic Flagging, and CPR & First Aid. Training is delivered at multiple Northern California locations and includes employment barrier assistance, GED preparation, and job placement support.

Product overview

NCCT (Northern California Construction Training) is a non-profit pre-apprenticeship training organization offering a free unified program that combines classroom instruction with hands-on construction training across 22+ building trades. The core NCCT Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program provides foundational construction education, while specialized certification add-on modules including SMUD Electrical Certification Training, Welding Certification, OSHA 10, HAZWOPER, CPR & First Aid, and Traffic Flagging provide trade-specific credentials. Some locations also offer GED preparation services. All training is designed to prepare individuals for union apprenticeship placement and construction careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NCCT Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program Free pre-apprenticeship training program providing classroom instruction and hands-on construction training across 22+ building trades, designed to prepare individuals for union apprenticeship programs and construction careers. Targeted at disadvantaged populations including ex-offenders, displaced homemakers, long-term unemployed, and foster youth.
• SMUD Electrical Certification Training 6-week intensive electrical training course offered in partnership with SMUD, teaching students about electricity, electrical work, EV charger installation, and preparing them for careers in the electrical trades.
• Welding Certification Course 10-12 week welding certification course available to enrolled NCCT students, teaching welding skills and preparing them for industry certification.
• OSHA 10 Certification 10-hour OSHA construction safety certification course covering hazard identification, safety protocols, and workplace safety standards.
• HAZWOPER Certification Hazardous waste operations and emergency response certification training for handling hazardous materials on construction sites.
• CPR & First Aid Certification Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid certification training for workplace emergencies.
• Traffic Flagging Certification Certified flagger training teaching traffic control and safety procedures for work zones.
• GED Preparation Services GED preparation and testing services available at select NCCT locations to help students earn their high school equivalency credential before entering apprenticeship programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% of NCCT graduates successfully move into union apprenticeship programs or other high-demand construction career pathways
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Sacramento County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with David W. Gordon, County Superintendent of Schools. SCOE provides educational oversight and support for youth programs including WUSD and CTE initiatives.
• Sacramento County ProbationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Chief Probation Officer Marlon Yarber. Sacramento Probation refers clients to NCCT programs and provides support for reentry population training.
• Washington Unified School District (WUSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Superintendent Cheryl P. Hildreth, Ed.D. WUSD hosts NCCT programs at River City High School and adult education locations in West Sacramento.
• SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMUD partners with NCCT for electrical training courses including a 6-week intensive electrical training program. Jacobe Caditz manages the partnership for Community Education and Regional Workforce Development.
• Sacramento KingssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership with Veronne Clark managing Social Responsibility. Sacramento Kings have donated $25,000 to NCCT and partnered on community projects including gardens at Valley High School.
• Stanislaus County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Kevin Fox for Career and Technical Education. STANCOE supports the Come Back Kids Charter program in Stanislaus/Modesto.
• El Dorado County ProbationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Chief Probation Officer Brian Richart. Provides probation referral services and supports reentry programming in El Dorado County.
• El Dorado County Office of EducationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dr. Ed Manansala, County Superintendent of Schools. EDCOE supports youth and adult education programs in El Dorado County.
• Laborers Union Local 185coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary union partner for job placement. Many NCCT graduates have been successfully placed with Laborers Local 185 including Olga Sanchez and Amanda Ontiveros.
• IBEW Local 340 (Electricians)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerUnion partner for electrical apprenticeships. Graduate Jose Rubio was accepted into IBEW Local 340 as an Electrician Apprentice after completing NCCT's 6-week electrical training course.
• Ironworkers Union Local 118coreGTM or Marketing PartnerUnion partner for ironworker apprenticeships. Graduate Jeffrey Creagan was placed with Ironworkers Local 118 and works for Linden Construction at UC Davis site.
• Teamsters Union Local 150coreGTM or Marketing PartnerUnion partner providing OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER certification training. Students train with Teamsters for DOT 8hr certification programs.
• Sheet Metal Workers Local 104supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerUnion partner for sheet metal apprenticeships. Guest speaker Bobby Kuks conducted virtual welding demonstrations and discussed benefits of union membership.
• Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 447supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerUnion partner for plumbing and pipefitting apprenticeships. Students from Cal Expo project expressed interest in joining after learning about plumbing codes and fittings.
• Roofers and Waterproofers Union Local 81supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerUnion partner for roofing apprenticeships. Graduate Alfredo Rodriguez accepted full-time work with Roofers Local 81.
• Clark PacificcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrecast concrete company and union contractor. Close relationship for over 15 years. Hosts hiring events and employs NCCT graduates with full union benefits.
• Faith Home Teen/Adult ChallengesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidential program in Ceres, CA that partners with NCCT for construction training. Students must be approved by FHTC first before enrolling in NCCT.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TradesFutures: California-focused construction industry workforce development non-profit that funds and supports pre-apprenticeship programs. Operates as both a peer program and a potential funding intermediary for organizations like NCCT.
• Helmets to Hardhats: National non-profit connecting transitioning military members with skilled construction apprenticeship opportunities. Comparable in mission of preparing specific disadvantaged populations for union construction careers through free training.
• Cypress Mandela Training Center: Oakland-based non-profit pre-apprenticeship construction training program serving disadvantaged populations in the Bay Area. Operates on a similar free tuition model with multi-trade curriculum and union apprenticeship placement, making it the closest geographic and model-based comparable to NCCT.
• San Francisco CityBuild: San Francisco workforce development program offering construction pre-apprenticeship training targeting disadvantaged residents. Similar model of free training, multi-trade curriculum, and union partnership placement pathway serving a comparable Northern California population.
• Northwest College of Construction: Oregon-based construction trade school offering pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs across multiple building trades. Comparable curriculum scope and union partnership model, though operates as a tuition-based college rather than free non-profit.

Broad incumbents

• Job Corps: Federal workforce training program offering free vocational training including construction trades to disadvantaged youth. Much larger scale and broader scope, but targets overlapping at-risk populations and competes for similar government workforce funding.
• Year Up: Large national workforce development non-profit providing training and job placement for young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds. Similar free-program, employer-partnership model and outcome-tracking rigor, though operates at significantly greater scale.
• Associated Builders and Contractors: National trade association operating apprenticeship and craft training programs across all construction trades. Competes with NCCT for apprenticeship-bound candidates and workforce development funding at a national level.

Others

• Southwest Carpenters Training Fund: Joint labor-management apprenticeship training program for carpenters covering Southern California and beyond. Represents a downstream union training pathway that NCCT graduates feed into, and competes for the same apprenticeship applicant pool.

Emerging players

• Per Scholas: National non-profit offering free tuition training in technology careers to underserved adults. Comparable free-tuition, barrier-removal model and strong employer placement outcomes, though focused on tech rather than skilled trades.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthernCaliforniaConstructionTrainingInc

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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