The College of Carpenters and Allied Trades (CCAT) is a jointly trusted union-employer construction skills school that offers an extensive variety of carpentry trades-related pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, health and safety, and continuing education courses to thousands of students. With two state-of-the-art facilities in Woodbridge, CCAT provides students with hands-on training in carpentry, floor covering installation, and related skills. The college's comprehensive training programs equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to work safely and productively in the construction industry.
The program has been praised for its affordable startup cost, free educational resources, and helpful staff.
The program has been criticized for its stagnant structure and lack of appeal to younger people.