New Jersey | Summer 2026
Summer Trades Program for High School Students in NJ
12 days, 3 trades (Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing). No Experience Required.
12 DAYS
July 21 - August 21 (Monday - Friday)
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Full details below.
3 Trades
Total Tuition: $3,500. No added fees.
Includes all tools, materials, PPE, and books.
96 HOURS
6:1 Student-to-Teacher Ratio
Location: Wrightstown, NJ (Get Directions)
Multi-Trade Summer Bootcamp for Beginners
Our TradeReady 12-Day Summer Program is a focused, multi-trade bootcamp designed specifically for New Jersey high school students and recent graduates ages 16 to 19. During the course, students gain hands-on experience in three of the most in-demand trades: electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
This summer trades program is built from the ground up for students with zero prior experience. More than just a basic introduction, it allows teens to build a valuable mix of real skills while exploring multiple trades before committing to a career path.
The 12-day program runs from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day at our Wrightstown, NJ campus. With 80% of that time dedicated to hands-on training, students actively work in the lab.
To ensure a safe learning environment, we keep class sizes small. Our low 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio guarantees every student receives the direct coaching, support, and supervision needed to safely learn the trades.
Why TradeReady Summer Program
Build Skills in 3 Trades
Most summer camps focus only on a single trade. We rotate students through electrical, HVAC, and plumbing so they can build a versatile mix of valuable skills they will use for a lifetime.
80% Hands-On Lab
Unlike other schools that keep kids in a classroom, our summer bootcamp gets high school students on the shop floor. They spend the majority of their time working with real tools.
6:1 Student-to-Teacher
Unlike other summer programs with crowded classrooms, we keep our class sizes small. This ensures every student receives direct, individualized coaching and safety supervision.
Test Drive Career Paths
Unsure which trade is the right fit? Instead of guessing, beginners gain direct experience in multiple trades while exploring different options before committing to a career path.
Explore Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing in 12 Days
This 12-day summer bootcamp is divided into three dedicated training blocks. Designed specifically as a hands-on trades starter program for New Jersey high schoolers, each module puts beginners directly on the tools so they can build real-world skills and test out multiple career options.
Electrical
Learn to safely handle electrical components, operate diagnostic multimeters, and physically wire residential circuits.
Voltage, current, resistance, and Ohm's Law
Series and parallel circuit construction
Residential wiring to strict NEC standards
Electrical schematic reading and interpretation
Multimeter operation and diagnostic measurement
Low-voltage thermostat and relay controls
HVAC
Train directly on live mechanical equipment by measuring airflow, tracing refrigeration lines, and operating gas heating systems.
Four-process refrigeration cycle on live equipment
Air-handler components (fans, coils, filters)
Static pressure and airflow measurement
Gas furnace operation and start-up sequencing
Combustion safety and ventilation requirements
Fault diagnosis on simulator training boards
Plumbing
Build technical skills in the mechanics of residential water supply lines, waste removal, and professional pipe-fitting techniques.
Water supply vs. drain-waste-vent (DWV)
Pipe material ID (PEX, copper, PVC, cast iron)
Joining methods: soldering, crimping, and solvent welding
DWV layouts, gravity flow, and venting principles
Pressure testing assembled pipe runs
Drain cleaning tools and diagnostic techniques
Eligibility Requirements: Current high school students and recent graduates, ages 16 to 19. No prior experience is necessary.
Length: 12 total training days (96 hours)
Dates: July 21 – August 21, 2026
Class Days: Monday – Friday
Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (lunch is provided)
Total Cost: $3,500. There are no hidden fees.
What’s Included: All training materials, PPE, tools, and books.
Class Size: Strict 6:1 student-to-treacher ratio
Location: Our Wrightstown, NJ campus. (view directions)
Credentials Earned: Certificate of Completion with detailed transcript.
Program Schedule & Details
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Daily Class Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Lunch provided)
July 21, 2026: Day 1 – Foundation & Shop Safety
July 23, 2026: Day 2 – Electrical
July 28, 2026: Day 3 – Electrical
July 30, 2026: Day 4 – Electrical
August 4, 2026: Day 5 – Electrical
August 6, 2026: Day 6 – HVAC
August 11, 2026: Day 7 – HVAC
August 13, 2026: Day 8 – HVAC
August 14, 2026: Day 9 – HVAC
August 18, 2026: Day 10 – Plumbing
August 20, 2026: Day 11 – Plumbing
August 21, 2026: Day 12 – Plumbing & Graduation
Ready to Get Started?
Enrollment fills quickly. Secure your spot today and spend this summer building real skills in electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
“The Training Center has been a great opportunity for my students, giving them real-world skills and access to strong career pathways. Students don’t normally get exposure to this type of work, and this program is an avenue to help them build a positive path out of the city and into stable, successful careers.”
Jessica Massenat
STEM Teacher Leader
Summer Trades Bootcamp Curriculum
Every lesson is built specifically for beginner high school students starting with zero prior experience. Across 12 days, this introductory trades bootcamp scales from basic tool identification to complex, hands-on mechanical troubleshooting. Below breaks down the 12 days and exactly what students will learn.
Day 1: Professional Development & Shop Safety Establishing a professional safety culture by executing OSHA-10 safety protocols, properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE), and passing a baseline hand-tool proficiency check.
FOUNDATION & SAFETY
Day 2: Core Electrical Theory Operating professional multimeters to physically measure live voltage, current, and resistance while calculating Ohm’s Law equations.
Day 3: Circuit Construction Constructing, powering, and testing live series and parallel circuits directly on professional training boards.
Day 4: Residential Wiring (NEC Code) Stripping wire and terminating connections to wire a complete residential bedroom circuit, including a switch, wall outlet, and light fixture, to strict National Electrical Code standards.
Day 5: Low-Voltage Controls Wiring thermostats, navigating relay logic, and actively troubleshooting low-voltage control circuits.
ELECTRICAL BLOCK
Day 6: The Refrigeration Cycle Physically tracing the four-process refrigeration cycle on live mechanical equipment to identify phase changes and temperature splits.
Day 7: Air Distribution Dynamics Extracting static pressure measurements, analyzing MERV filter ratings, and inspecting ductwork for proper airflow.
Day 8: Heating Systems & Combustion Executing a complete gas furnace start-up sequence while conducting rigorous combustion safety and ventilation checks.
Day 9: Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Diagnosing mechanical failures on fault-injected simulator boards and running simulated residential service calls.
HVAC BLOCK
Day 10: Pipe Identification & Prep Measuring, cutting, and properly joining distinct plumbing materials, including soldering copper, crimping PEX, and solvent-welding PVC.
Day 11: DWV Layout & Rough-In Laying out drain-waste-vent (DWV) lines, roughing-in fixture connections, and conducting live pressure tests on assembled pipe runs.
Day 12: Capstone & Graduation Deploying professional drain-cleaning tools for a final troubleshooting exercise, followed by the practical exam and graduation ceremony.
PLUMBING BLOCK
Ready to Get Started?
Reserve your spot today to spend the summer gaining skills in electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’)
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No. The bootcamp is designed specifically for teens with zero experience. Every lab and lecture assumes the student is starting from scratch. We start with basic hand tools and build their skills progressively over the 12 days.
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The bootcamp runs for 12 training days (Monday through Friday) during the summer break. Students log 96 total clock hours, making it an intensive, fast-paced introduction to the trades for high schoolers.
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Students rotate through three of the highest-demand trades: Electrical (Days 1 through 5), HVAC (Days 6 through 9), and Plumbing (Days 10 through 12). This allows teens to physically explore multiple fields before committing to a career path.
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Total tuition for the summer bootcamp is $2,500. There are no hidden fees. This fully covers all training materials, professional-grade tools, books, and personal protective equipment (PPE) the student will need.
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Where in New Jersey is this located? Training takes place at The Training Center's Wrightstown, NJ campus in Burlington County. The address is 113 Monmouth Rd, Wrightstown, NJ 08562.
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Absolutely. Safety is the very first lesson taught and is strictly enforced. We maintain a strict 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio to ensure maximum supervision for our younger students. Every teen must pass a formal safety orientation before touching any live circuits or tools.
Students Will Learn:
Boiler Types and Systems
System components and breakdown
Critical safety devices
Boiler Operation Sequencing
Importance of Boiler Water Chemistry
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High school vocational courses, like our own year-round TradeReady CTE Program are in-depth curriculums built directly into a student's daily academic school schedule. This summer bootcamp, however, is a fast-paced, 12-day intensive program. It is the perfect standalone option for high schoolers who want to actively explore the skilled trades during their summer break without altering their regular academic calendar.
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No. This is an introduction to the skilled trades for teens, not a licensing course or a job placement program. Instead, graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and a detailed transcript. The value of this bootcamp is allowing teens to build real foundational skills and physically test out multiple career paths before committing to a full trade school program.
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Yes. The Training Center is an official, state-approved trade school in New Jersey. We are a state-approved Continuing Education (CE) provider for the HVACR, plumbing, and electrical trades, and we are fully accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
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