BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SKILLED TRADES PROFESSIONALS
MC3 prepares students for high-demand careers in the construction industry and connects them to opportunities through Registered Apprenticeships.
What is MC3?
The Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) is a nationally recognized pre-apprenticeship program developed by North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and delivered through TradesFutures.
MC3 introduces participants to the construction industry while building the knowledge, skills, and workplace readiness needed to enter Registered Apprenticeship programs.
By connecting education, employers, labor organizations and workforce partners, MC3 helps strengthen the future construction workforce across our region.
What Students Will Learn
- Construction Industry Orientation
- Intro to Multiple Skilled Trades
- Apprenticeship Readiness
- OSHA 10 Safety Training
- Blueprint Reading
- Basic Construction Math
- Tools & Materials
- Industry Expectations
- Construction History
- Hands-on Career Exploration
- Soft Skills
- Financial Literacy
Building Career Pathways
MC3 is designed primarily for high school juniors and seniors, helping students begin departing for careers before graduation while meeting apprenticeship age requirements.
Future expansion golas include:
- Millard Public Schools
- Council Bluffs Community School District
- Additional Nebraska school districts
- Reentry and justice-involved populations.
Employer-led Workforce Development
MC3 is guided industry partners to ensure students develop the skills employers need most.
Through employer engagement, work-based learning , and direct exposure to apprenticeship opportunities, participants gain valuable insight into careers across the construction industry withal building relationships with local contractors, union, and apprenticeship programs.
Our Partners
Industry Partners:
Employer Partners:
Community Based Organization Partners:
Whether you’re a student exploring careers, an educator interesting in bringing MC3 to your school, or an employer looking to help build the future workforce, we’d love to connect.