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Minimum contractor bond
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Journey-level experience
4 years
Current exam passing scores
School-observed: 65% for Law & Business and 63% to 71% for trade exams; CSLB does not publish fixed passing scores

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A Back-to-School Reminder From CSLS

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A Back-to-School Reminder From CSLS

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We’ve heard countless CSLS students utter those words over the years. And yet, construction professionals keep turning to us, year after year, because they want to become licensed contractors and get the chance to make more money while taking control of their own careers.

If you’re thinking of doing the same, now is the perfect time. As high school and college students around the country make their way back into the classroom, you have the opportunity to open some new doors for yourself by enrolling at CSLS.

Why Back-to-School Is Different at CSLS

Even if you’re the type of person who never thought they would set foot in a classroom again, you might find that it’s your best choice for a better future. That choice becomes easier when forget about what school used to be like and start to think about what it’s for, and why this time could be different.

In the first case, you should always remember that the point of school shouldn’t be to go over textbooks and study useless facts – it’s to create new opportunities for yourself. 99.9% of our graduates go on to pass their licensed contractor’s exam on the first try. That means you’re almost guaranteed to grow as a professional once you walk through our doors.

And, when it comes to your memories of school, remember that at CSLS we aren’t teaching things like history and biology. Instead, we’re teaching you what you need to know to pass your exam and join the thousands of others who have made the successful transition to self-employment. We only want you to study things that are relevant to your life and career.

Are You Ready to Change Your Life?

We can make school easier for you, but only you can take the first step. Decide today – right now – that you’re going to enjoy a better future, one with more opportunities as a self-employed contractor who can choose his own clients and set his own schedule.

Call the CSLS admissions team today at 800-481-0310 to see how easy it is to take the next step and get started![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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