CSLB Quick Facts

License required for jobs over
$1,000
Minimum contractor bond
$25,000
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

The CSLB oversees 46 contractor classifications in California.

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Do You Know the Difference Between Wishes and Goals?

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Do You Know the Difference Between Wishes and Goals?

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Because CSLS has new students from every age range and income bracket, including men and women from California and distant parts of the world, there aren’t a lot of generalizations we can make about them. It might sound clichĂ©, but every person we meet truly is unique in thousands of different ways.

However, there is one thing that all of them have in common, and that they probably share with you: a desire to change their lives by becoming licensed California contractors.

You probably wouldn’t be reading our site, or looking at different programs, if you weren’t considering taking your construction career to the next level. And yet, some of you will fulfill this dream and go on to raise your income and enjoy a self-employed lifestyle, while others won’t. And surprisingly enough, the biggest difference won’t be found in age, financial resources, or even educational and professional backgrounds.

Instead, what will separate the first group from the second is the desire to take action.

In other words, one group of students will know the difference between goals and wishes, which is simply a plan of action. While some people sit around and daydream about what they would do with more time, more money, and more flexibility, others figure out exactly what the next step would be to get them there and then take it. Once that momentum has been built, the rest generally takes care of itself.

If you think this is making things too simple, consider these points:

Virtually anyone with the requisite experience can become a licensed California contractor if they are committed to it. More than 99.9% of our students pass their exam on the first try.
CSLS has more than two dozen locations around the state, and a variety of online and self-study classes as well. If you want to learn and become a licensed contractor, we have resources that fit your schedule and budget.
Financial aid is available, as are payment plans. If you’re truly committed to making a difference in your life, money won’t be an obstacle to getting the education you need.

If you want to be a licensed contractor, there is never a better time than right now to get started. Are you just wishing for a better career, or have you made it your goal? Prove the answer to yourself by calling us today at 800-481-0310, or by clicking here to see our list of upcoming courses.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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