Carpentry
Program
The
carpentry program provides students with the skills needed to
successfully enter the construction industry. The main emphasis
of this program is residential carpentry with related instruction
in concrete, drywall, roofing, and mechanical systems. Building
science and “House as a System” technology are integrated
throughout the program. Upon successful completion of this program
students will be prepared for employment in the carpentry trade.
The
carpentry program is the only one in the state to emphasize energy
efficient construction techniques. The students who participate
in the program gain skills that will give them an edge in the
job market. The curriculum is hands-on-each year the students
design and build a house from the ground up.
Program
Goals