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Carpentry Course-Industry Training with Job Placement Assistance - CTI Funded

Free

with Brian Borders

Calendar Sep 9, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 15 weeks

Are you ready to start a career in the field of Carpentry? 

Our NightHawks  CTI - Carpentry Training program provides students with basic carpentry training and hands-on experience. Students begin with entry-level carpentry projects to learn basic tool techniques and concepts. Students will learn skills needed to be successful including measurement, cutting, fastening, and power tool use. These skills translate into essential workplace proficiency.  Certifications include OSHA-10, HILTI Tool.

Apply here for this opportunity to begin a career path to this exciting, lucrative, high-demand field!    Training and program costs are free as this program is grant funded for workforce development by the State of Massachusetts. 

Program Session Dates: September 9 - December 18

Classes meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3 pm - 7 pm

Our NightHawks Education Program runs in collaboration with the MassHire North Shore Career Center.  Collaboration with the MassHire North Shore Career Center is a required part of this program.   All of the training, materials and certifications are free.  

Certifications will be online.

 All applicants that meet the initial

program eligibility will be required to attend a mandatory information session, attend a personal interview and provide necessary documentation.

 

 

 

Full Course

2025 600-Hour Electrical License Series: Level 2

$1,350

with TBD TBD

Calendar Sep 9, 2025 at 5 pm

Please see important payment information below.

The Journeyman 600-Hour License Series courses are for Professional Electricians, working in the trade, or seeking work in the trade and are not for the “homeowner” or hobbyist.

Who Should Enroll: Apprentices in year 2 of their training. Pre-requisite: Intro to Electrical 1 or equivalent (150 hours)

Course Description:Designed for apprentices in their second year of training, this intermediate course builds upon core electrical knowledge and focuses on applying Massachusetts Electrical Code to more complex installations. In accordance with 237 CMR 22.01, this course is part of the structured classroom training required for Journeyman licensure. This is a year long course.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

 DC Theory

 AC Theory

 National Electrical Code application of AC and DC Theory

 Branch Circuit Calculations and Requirements

 Feeder and Service Calculations and Requirements

 Electrical Bonding and Grounding and Ground Path Theory

 Conductor Selection and Overcurrent Protection

 Wiring Methods

 Motors and Controls

 Transformers

 Low Voltage Systems and Controls

 Fire Warning and Security Systems

 Fiber, Data and Communications Wiring and Systems

 Use of Code book tables and examples

 Massachusetts Electrical Code and Amendments (527 CMR 12.00)

 Massachusetts Laws and Regulations Pertaining to Electrical Wiring

 Conduct of Electricians and Apprentices Including Inspection Requirements

 Job-site and Electrical Safety

Tuition is payable in two installments.  $675.00 due at registration and balance will be automatically billed on 12/1/25. Please review the NightHawks Adult Education Refund Policy.

Classes begin 9/9/25 5 PM - 8 PM

If you are paying by check (personal or company), scholarship or other means, DO NOT enter credit card information.  Please contact the Workforce Development Office; lberube@essextech.net to make arrangements.  

ALL CLASS DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS.

Payment plan available: $675 deposit plus 1 payment of $675.00, paid monthly.

Will run

2025 600-Hour Electrical License Series: Level 3

$1,350

with TBD TBD

Calendar Sep 9, 2025 at 5 pm

Please see important payment information below.

Who Should Enroll: Apprentices in year 3 of their training, graduates of a Chapter 74 Technical/Vocational Electricity Program. Pre-requisite: Electrical Level 2 (students must have a minimum of 300 hours).

Course Description:Designed for apprentices in their third year of training, this intermediate course builds upon core electrical knowledge and focuses on applying Massachusetts Electrical Code to more complex installations. In accordance with 237 CMR 22.01, this course is part of the structured classroom training required for Journeyman licensure. This is a year long course.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

 DC Theory

 AC Theory

 National Electrical Code application of AC and DC Theory

 Branch Circuit Calculations and Requirements

 Feeder and Service Calculations and Requirements

 Electrical Bonding and Grounding and Ground Path Theory

 Conductor Selection and Overcurrent Protection

 Wiring Methods

 Motors and Controls

 Transformers

 Low Voltage Systems and Controls

 Fire Warning and Security Systems

 Fiber, Data and Communications Wiring and Systems

 Use of Code book tables and examples

 Massachusetts Electrical Code and Amendments (527 CMR 12.00)

 Massachusetts Laws and Regulations Pertaining to Electrical Wiring

 Conduct of Electricians and Apprentices Including Inspection Requirements

 Job-site and Electrical Safety

Tuition is payable in two installments.  $675.00 due at registration and balance will be automatically billed on 12/1/25. Please review NightHawks Adult Education Refund Policy

Classes begin 9/9/25 5 PM - 8 PM

If you are paying by check (personal or company), scholarship or other means, DO NOT enter credit card information.  Please contact the Workforce Development Office; lberube@essextech.net to make arrangements.  

ALL CLASS DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS.

Payment plan available: $675 deposit plus 1 payment of $675.00, paid monthly.

Will run

2025 600-Hour Electrical License Series: Level 4

$1,350

with Andrew Gallione

Calendar Sep 9, 2025 at 5 pm

Please see important payment information below.

Based on 237 CMR 22.00 – Journeyman Final Year

Who Should Enroll:Apprentices in their final year of training (minimum 450 hours) and nearing eligibility for examination for Journeyman Licensure.

Course Description:This advanced-level course is designed for students in the final stage of their classroom training. Fully compliant with 237 CMR 22.01, the course emphasizes advanced Code interpretation, system design, and business practices required for licensure and leadership in the electrical industry. Pre-requisite: Electrical 2 and 3 (verification of 450 hours).

This is a one year course.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

 DC Theory

 AC Theory

 National Electrical Code application of AC and DC Theory

 Branch Circuit Calculations and Requirements

 Feeder and Service Calculations and Requirements

 Electrical Bonding and Grounding and Ground Path Theory

 Conductor Selection and Overcurrent Protection

 Wiring Methods

 Motors and Controls

 Transformers

 Low Voltage Systems and Controls

 Fire Warning and Security Systems

 Fiber, Data and Communications Wiring and Systems

 Use of Code book tables and examples

 Massachusetts Electrical Code and Amendments (527 CMR 12.00)

 Massachusetts Laws and Regulations Pertaining to Electrical Wiring

 Conduct of Electricians and Apprentices Including Inspection Requirements

 Job-site and Electrical Safety

 Exam strategies

Tuition does not include the cost of the textbook. NOTE: This is a year long course. Tuition may be paid in 2 installments: $675 due upon registration. Balance due December 1 ($675). Please review NightHawks Adult Education Refund Policy.

Classes begin 9/9/25 5 PM - 8 PM

If you are paying by check (personal or company), scholarship or other means, DO NOT enter credit card information.  Please contact the Workforce Development Office; lberube@essextech.net to make arrangements.  

ALL CLASS DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS.

Payment plan available: $675 deposit plus 1 payment of $675.00, paid monthly.

Will run

2025 Electrical Master

$1,350

with Christos Xerras

Calendar Sep 9, 2025 at 5 pm

Please see important payment information below.

Who Should Enroll?  Licensed Journeyman Electricians preparing for and nearing eligibility for examination for Master Licensure.

Based on 237 CMR 22.00 – Entry-Level Electrical Education

Course Description: This foundational course introduces students to the advanced principles of electricity, Massachusetts Electrical Code regulations, and safe work practices, providing the essential knowledge required for experienced licensed electricians working in the electrical trade.

Approved by the Board of State Examiners of Electricians, this course meets the classroom hour requirements of 237 CMR 22.02 for individuals pursuing Master Electrician licensure in Massachusetts. This is a one year course.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

Plan Review and calculations

Advanced AC Theory

Advanced Code calculations

Branch Circuit/Feeder/Service

Emergency Systems

Health Care

Hazardous Locations

Applicable Massachusetts General Laws pertaining to:

Licensing Laws

Permitting Laws

Inspection Laws

Appeals Process

Board RUles and Regulations

237 CMR 12.00 through 23.00

Good Business Practices

General review of all subjects covered in the 600 Clock-hour Journeyman course, as applicable

This is a year long course. Tuition may be paid in 2 installments: $675 due upon registration. Balance due December 1 ($675). Please read the NightHawks Adult Education Refund Policy

Classes begin 9/9/25 5 PM - 8 PM

If you are paying by check (personal or company), scholarship or other means, DO NOT enter credit card information.  Please contact the Workforce Development Office; lberube@essextech.net to make arrangements.  

ALL CLASS DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS.

Payment plan available: $675 deposit plus 1 payment of $675.00, paid monthly.

Plumbing Tier 3

$950

with Jeff Jackson

Calendar Sep 9, 2025 at 5 pm

SEE IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION BELOW

Journeyman Plumbing Classes are for students preparing to take the examination for the Massachusetts Journeyman Plumbing License. 

Apprentice plumbers must complete the five-tier curriculum (110 classroom hours/year) in order to be eligible to test for the journeyman plumber's license. Completion of 550 classroom hours fulfills the education requirement for licensure.  This is a year long course.

Tier 3 Pre-requisite: Completion of 110 Tier 1 hours and 110 Tier 2 hours.

If these hours were completed outside of Essex Tech, applicants must provide documentation from the institution verifying the hours.

All applicants must provide a valid Massachusetts apprenticeship card. Email to lberube@essextech.net before the class begins.

Classes schedule: September 9, 2025 - February 24, 2026

Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5 PM - 8 PM

(Students who graduated from a Massachusetts state-approved Chapter 74 program may be eligible to begin at Tier 4. Verification of hours must be provided if not taken at Essex Tech.)

Students are required to have the most recent code book for class.

Course tuition may be paid in 2 installments. $475 due at registration. $475 balance will be automatically billed on 12/1/25 if paying by credit card. Please review the NightHawks Adult Education Refund Policy

If you are paying by check (personal or company), scholarship or other means, DO NOT enter credit card information.  Please contact the Workforce Development Office; lberube@essextech.net to make arrangements.  

ALL CLASS DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS.

Payment plan available: $475 deposit plus 1 payment of $475.00, paid monthly.

Plumbing Tier 4

$950

with TBD TBD

Calendar Sep 9, 2025 at 5 pm

Please see important payment information below.

Journeyman Plumbing Classes are for students preparing to take the examination for the Massachusetts Journeyman Plumbing License. 

Apprentice plumbers must complete the five-tier curriculum (110 classroom hours/year) in order to be eligible to test for the journeyman plumber's license. Completion of 550 classroom hours fulfills the education requirement for licensure.  

Tier 4 Pre-requisite: Completion of 110 Tier 1 hours, 110 Tier 2 hours and 110 Tier 3 hours.

If these hours were completed outside of Essex Tech, applicants must provide documentation from the institution verifying the hours.

All applicants must provide a valid Massachusetts apprenticeship card. Email to lberube@essextech.net before the class begins.

Classes schedule: September 9, 2025 - February 24, 2026

Classes meet Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5 PM - 8 PM

(Students who graduated from a Massachusetts state-approved Chapter 74 program may be eligible to begin at Tier 4. Verification of hours must be provided if not taken at Essex Tech.)

Students are required to have the most recent code book for class.

Course tuition may be paid in 2 installments. $475 due at registration. $475 balance will be automatically billed on 12/1/25 if paying by credit card. Please review the NightHawks Adult Education Refund Policy

If you are paying by check (personal or company), scholarship or other means, DO NOT enter credit card information.  Please contact the Workforce Development Office; lberube@essextech.net to make arrangements.  

ALL CLASS DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS.

 

Payment plan available: $475 deposit plus 1 payment of $475.00, paid monthly.

Will run

Plumbing Tier 5

$950

with Karl Jacobson

Calendar Sep 9, 2025 at 5 pm

Please see important payment information below.

Journeyman Plumbing Classes are for students preparing to take the examination for the Massachusetts Journeyman Plumbing License. 

Apprentice plumbers must complete the five-tier curriculum (110 classroom hours/year) in order to be eligible to test for the journeyman plumber's license. Completion of 550 classroom hours fulfills the education requirement for licensure.  

Tier 5 Pre-requisite: Completion of 440 hours from Tiers 1, 2, 3 and 4

If these hours were completed outside of Essex Tech, applicants must provide documentation from the institution verifying the hours.

All applicants must provide a valid Massachusetts apprenticeship card. Please email to lberube@essextech.net before the class begins.

Classes schedule: September 9, 2025 - February 24, 2026

Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5 PM - 8 PM 

Students are required to have the most recent code book for class.

Course tuition may be paid in 2 installments. $475 due at registration. $475 balance will be automatically billed on 12/1/25 if paying by credit card. Please review the NightHawks Adult Education Refund Policy

If you are paying by check (personal or company), scholarship or other means, DO NOT enter credit card information.  Please contact the Workforce Development Office; lberube@essextech.net to make arrangements.  

ALL CLASS DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS.

 

 

Payment plan available: $475 deposit plus 1 payment of $475.00, paid monthly.

Will run





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