• Careers: Be a Carpenter, Roofer, Siding Installer or Residential, Light or Commercial Construction Worker

• Learn: How to build and improve in many different construction areas

• Skills: Use of hand tools, power hand tools and equipment, masonry, carpentry, blueprint reading, basic plumbing

• Cool!: Get hands-on training at off-campus job sites

• Certifications: Career Connections Level 1, 2 and 3 certifications used in the local Carpenters Union curriculum, OSHA 10-Hour and Forklift Operation. Completion of the program allows direct entry into the apprenticeship, and has job placement available for juniors/seniors in the program. 

• After graduation, most students enter the workforce in the career field, while some attend college.

• Learn about college credit options

Construction Tech students will become members of SkillsUSA, an association of trades and industry students. SkillsUSA allows students to participate in competitive events, fund-raisers, community service projects and social chapter activities.

Craig Ridge, CRidge@EHOVE.net, x262