Carpentry Program

General

The Carpentry is a two-year program for juniors and seniors interested in a career in carpentry and the construction industry. Students are engaged in rewarding and challenging learning opportunities through coursework involving lab applications, and real-world experiences through collaborative work with carpentry trade partners and experts. Students have opportunities to be placed in paid internship experiences during their high school experience and job placement opportunities upon graduation from high school.

Year 1 Content

Carpentry Industry Overview
General Construction Applications and Management
Framing, Bracing, Rafter, and Roofing Techniques
Residential Carpentry Applications
Commercial Carpentry Applications

Year 2 Content

Year one overview
Concrete Framing Applications
Finish Carpentry
Cabinet-Making
Hardware, Door, and Window Installation
After-Graduation Transition Programming
Practicum Internship Experience (2nd Semester)

Credit Opportunities

Year 1
- 3.0 - HS practical art or elective
- 1.0 - HS Technical English
- 1.0 - HS Technical Math
Year 2
- 3.0 - HS practical art or elective
- 1.0 - HS Technical English
- 1.0 - HS Technical Math

Internships

Capstone Internship Experience (2nd Semester of Year 2)
- Paid work experience during the school year.
- Placement is coordinated between students, LEAD Center staff, and trade partners.
- On-site interviews and career portfolio development.
- Weekly meetings at LEAD Center for preparation of transition from high school to workforce
Summer Internship available for the bridge between Junior and Senior year

Industry Credentials

Industry credentials earned upon completion of the program:

OSHA 10
OSHA 30
OSHA Forklift Certification
Chauffeur's License - Class E
NCCER - Carpentry I

After Graduation