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What we do

Construction Careers Academy (CCA) is the premier magnet school in Northside Independent School district (NISD) that prepares students for careers in the construction industry. All NISD students are eligible to attend CCA and transportation is provided. While at CCA you will be provided an advanced and rigorous curriculum with a focus on construction technology (carpentry, electrical/HVAC, and plumbing/pipe-fitting/welding), construction management, architectural design, applied engineering, and real-world experience that will prepare you for higher education and/or a career in a construction related industry. CCA students attend high school co-located with Warren HS and will take all core and elective classes on the Warren campus while maintaining your identity as a CCA student.

Certifications

CCA students have the opportunity to gain credentials and certifications for their resume and portfolio beginning their Freshman year and may receive some of the following certifications:

• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification
• NCCER Core and NCCER Level 1 and 2 certifications by strand
• AutoCAD certification
• Revit certification
• Surveying certifications
• Equipment and tool certificates

Internships

Internship/Externship Opportunities - In addition to the available experience on campus, our students actively participate in internships and job shadowing programs with our business partners, some of the best companies in the industry. Companies like; Zachry Corp, TDIndustries, Diamond Plumbing, Chesmar Homes, Wisenbaker, HEB, QuarterMoon Plumbing, IES Electrical, and many, many more.

Application Timeline

• November 18, 2024: Online application opens
• January 21, 2025: Deadline to submit applications
• January 31, 2025:  Acceptance/waitlist letters emailed
• February 7, 2025: Deadline for families to accept/decline

Magnet Fairs

• December 2, 2024
• Northside Sports Gym, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Shuttle service begins at 5:30 p.m. from Hobby and Rudder, with additional service from Zachry Middle School to the Northside Sports Gym.
     
• December 9, 2024: 
• Paul Taylor Field House for High School Magnets, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Northside Activity Center for Middle School Magnets, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Shuttle service starts at 5:30 p.m. from Ross and Neff, with additional shuttles from Rayburn, Jones, and Pease to the Paul Taylor Field House.
  • A shuttle will run from the Paul Taylor Field House stadium parking lot to the Northside Activity Center for families in need of assistance.

Open Houses

• December 17, 2024: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
• January 14, 2025: 6:30pm - 8:00pm