Building the future

# Program snapshot Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education has introduced a Career Technical Education (CTE) Roofing Program designed to address the roofing industry's workforce shortage by training new, safety-conscious roofing professionals. The program targets entry-level students with little or no roofing experience and emphasizes practical skills that employers seek.

# What the curriculum covers The course is 400 hours and proficiency-based, delivered over about three academic quarters. Instruction mixes classroom learning with hands-on activities. Topics listed by the program include:

• Roofing safety and OSHA regulations, with every student earning an OSHA 10 Construction Safety Certification
• Proper use of hand and power tools
• Roof installation and replacement techniques
• Leak detection and repair
• Preventive maintenance
• Storm damage assessment and restoration
• Residential and commercial roofing systems
• Industry best practices and quality workmanship

The program also builds soft skills: professionalism, communication, teamwork, and work ethic. These are explicitly included because contractors identify them as critical for long-term success.

# Hands-on training model A distinguishing feature is the emphasis on hands-on learning. Students spend significant time building roofing mock-ups and practicing flashing details, installation techniques, and repairs. They work with a variety of roofing materials common to Southern California, which helps graduates be job-ready for local employers.

# Industry connections Baldwin Park invites manufacturers, contractors, suppliers, and professional organizations to participate in the program through classroom presentations, product demos, guest speaking, and career recruitment events. Those interactions are intended to expose students to current technologies and give employers a direct route to recruit trained candidates.

# Career paths and outcomes The program presents roofing as a pathway into multiple career roles: field roofing work with competitive wages, advancement into leadership, and routes into estimating, project management, sales, inspections, and business ownership. The stated program goal is immediate employability after completion.

# Schedule and location

• Wednesday & Thursday: 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

All sessions are held at Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education Main Campus, 4640 North Maine Avenue, Baldwin Park, California 91706.

# Why this program matters for contractors and students For contractors facing a labor shortage, the program supplies entry-level workers with verified safety training (OSHA 10) and hands-on experience that reduces onboarding time. For students, the program provides a defined route into an industry with multiple advancement pathways and the practical skills needed to start work quickly.

# Practical next steps Interested students should contact Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education for enrollment details and prerequisites. Employers interested in participating or recruiting should inquire about classroom presentations, demonstrations, and career events to connect with students before graduation.