New Jersey | Summer 2026
Summer Trades Program for High School Students in NJ
10 days, 3 trades (Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing). No Experience Required.
10 DAYS
Summer 2026 (full schedule below)
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
3 Trades
Total Tuition: $1,500. No added fees.
Includes all tools, materials, PPE, and books.
80 HOURS
12:1 Student-to-Teacher Ratio
Location: Wrightstown, NJ (Get Directions)
Multi-Trade Summer Program for Teens
Our TradeReady 10-Day Summer Vo-Tech 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, teens 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 teenagers to build a valuable mix of real skills while exploring multiple trades before committing to a career path.
This 10-day program runs from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at our Wrightstown, NJ campus. With 60% 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. This guarantees every student receives the direct coaching, support, and supervision needed to safely learn the trades.
Why TradeReady Summer Vo-Tech Bootcamp
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.
60% Hands-On in Labs
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.
12:1 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 10 Days
This 10-day summer program is divided into three dedicated training blocks. Designed specifically as a hands-on trades starter bootcamp for New Jersey high schoolers, each module puts teens directly on the tools so they can build real-world skills and test out multiple career options in the trades.
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: 10 total training days (80 hours)
Dates: July 21 – August 20, 2026
Class Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays (Full Schedule Below)
Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Total Cost: $1,500. There are no added fees.
What’s Included: All training materials, PPE, tools, and books.
Class Size: 12:1 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
Day 1: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 – Shop Safety, Tools & Electrical Foundations
Day 2: Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Circuits, Multimeters, Grounding & GFCI
Day 3: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Panels, Wiring, Schematics & Conduit
Day 4: Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Electrical Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
Day 5: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 – Refrigeration Cycle, Controls & 24V Wiring
Day 6: Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Refrigerant Gauges, Brazing & Airflow
Day 7: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – HVAC Diagnostics & Assessment
Day 8: Thursday, August 13, 2026 – Plumbing Systems & Pipe Joining
Day 9: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 – DWV, Gas Safety & Plumbing Assessment
Day 10: Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Drain Service, Cross-Trade Review & 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 high school students starting with zero prior experience. Across 10 days, this introductory trades bootcamp scales from basic tool identification to complex, hands-on mechanical troubleshooting. Review the day-by-day breakdown below to see exactly what teens will learn.
Day 1: Shop Safety, Tools & Electrical Foundations: Establishing a professional safety culture through OSHA-10 awareness, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and PPE checks. Students learn core hand tool identification, calculate Ohm’s Law, and use non-contact voltage testers to safely understand the energy grid.
Day 2: Circuits, Multimeters, Grounding & GFCI: Constructing live series and parallel circuits while operating professional multimeters to measure voltage, current, and resistance. Students also learn the difference between grounding and bonding, and install and test GFCI receptacles to strict NEC standards.
Day 3: Panels, Wiring, Schematics & Conduit: Navigating residential breaker panels to execute clean electrical terminations and correct wire sizing (AWG). Students translate schematic diagrams into physical wiring and calculate field measurements to expertly bend EMT conduit runs.
Day 4: Electrical Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Applying a top-down diagnostic methodology to actively troubleshoot pre-built circuit faults. Students use multimeters to locate electrical failures safely, document their findings on service tickets, and complete their Electrical Block assessment.
ELECTRICAL BLOCK
Day 5: Refrigeration Cycle, Controls & 24V Wiring: Exploring thermodynamics by physically tracing the four-process vapor-compression refrigeration cycle. Students identify major system components, test motor capacitors, and wire 24V low-voltage thermostat control circuits (R, C, Y, G, W, O/B).
Day 6: Refrigerant Gauges, Brazing & Airflow: Connecting manifold gauges to read system pressures and calculate superheat and subcooling. Students execute leak-free copper brazing using nitrogen purging and measure external static pressure to understand airflow dynamics and filter ratings.
Day 7: HVAC Diagnostics & Assessment: Diagnosing live mechanical failures—such as faulty wiring or refrigerant undercharges—using manifold gauges, multimeters, and pressure-temperature (P/T) charts. Students complete simulated service calls and pass their comprehensive HVAC Block assessment.
HVAC BLOCK
Day 8: Plumbing Systems & Pipe Joining: Understanding the strict separation between fresh water supply and DWV systems. Students identify various pipe materials and execute leak-proof connections by sweating copper joints to hold 60 PSI, crimping PEX-B, and solvent-welding CPVC.
Day 9: DWV, Gas Safety & Plumbing Assessment: Laying out drain-waste-vent (DWV) systems with proper slopes and P-traps while learning plumbing vent requirements. Students also execute gas leak safety protocols, assemble threaded black iron pipe, and soap-test gas line assemblies.
Day 10: Drain Service, Cross-Trade Review & Graduation: Deploying professional hand snakes and drum machines to navigate P-traps and clear line blockages. Students integrate cross-trade troubleshooting skills before completing their final practical exam, career mapping, 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 10 days.
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Lunch is not provided, but students do receive a dedicated lunch break each day. We encourage students to pack a lunch or plan ahead.
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The bootcamp runs for 10 training days (Tuesdays and Thursdays) during the summer break. Students log 80 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 4), HVAC (Days 5 through 7), and Plumbing (Days 8 through 10). This allows teens to gain skills and physically explore multiple fields before committing to a career path.
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Total tuition for the summer bootcamp is $1,500. 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. Our TradeReady summer classes maintain a strict 12:1 student-to-instructor ratio to ensure maximum supervision. Every teen must pass a formal safety orientation before touching any live circuits or tools.
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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, 10-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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