Building and Construction Trades

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Building and Construction Trades

The Construction Technology and Green Construction Academy Pathways are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as mechanical helper, carpenter apprentice, cabinet maker and installer or woodworker or related fields. Students study topics like robotics, electronics, manufacturing processes, pneumatics, mechanisms, and computer design technologies. Students develop skills in planning, designing, layout, estimating, problem-solving, fabrication of wood products, use of simple jigs and fixtures, cabinetmaking and furniture making, nomenclature and advanced operational techniques of woodworking and cabinet shop equipment, creating blueprints, project packets, and student-centered construction projects. These topics and skills are all necessary for entry-level positions in the above-mentioned employment fields. 

AVAILABLE PATHWAYS

For more information on pathway sequences and courses, refer to the CTE Handbook.  

• Cabinetry, Millwork, and Woodworking Pathway

• Green Construction Academy 

 

Building and Construction Trades

Employment opportunities:

Entry Level (w/H.S. diploma)	Technical Level (w/AA or AS or certificate)	Professional Level (w/BA or BS degree)
Mechanical helper Carpenter apprentice Carpenter Cabinet maker Cabinet installer Aircraft Cabinet maker Woodworker Cabinet delivery	Manufacturing technician Entry-level quality control inspector Product designer Cabinet design programmer Training Coordinator Sales and kitchen designer CAD designer - cabinets Associate drafter/Designer	Quality control engineer Engineer Intern Construction Project Engineer Cabinet design engineer CAD/Vectorworks drafter Architect Construction manager