Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST)

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An HCST student during training.Are you interested in a good-paying job in highway construction?

Are you from an established construction firm looking for new talent?

HCST is a six-week, intensive training program that prepares workers for careers in the road construction industry. HCST also works with program graduates to find employment and ensure their continued success. The program’s training partners are dedicated to helping shape rewarding careers in road construction for anyone willing to put in the hours to learn the skills.

Highway Construction Skills Training, Certified Pre-ApprenticeshipAbout HCST

HCST was previously called the Transportation Alliance for New Solutions (TrANS). The program was renamed in February 2023.

More than 50 Wisconsin contractors have hired program graduates. Over 1,100 HCST graduates have been placed with employers as laborers or apprentices.