Career and Technical Education in Construction Trades

Teacher Daniel Evans.  Contact daniel_evans@csd49.org for program questions.

Career and Technical Education Director Kelley Watson.  Contact kelley_watson@csd49.org for enrollment questions.

Now Accepting Applications for 2025 - 2026 School Year!

Open to 10th - 12th grade students from all school districts.

Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program

The Construction Industry accounts for 18% of all Jefferson County jobs, has an average local salary of $63,397* and is forecasted to grow.  $10,000 higher than average local jobs.

Construction Trades Program: Half Day public school Career and Technical Education program.  

High School Credits:  3 Credits Total = 1 CTE, 1 Math, 1 Art.  

Time:  8:30 - 11 AM (CSD Calendar)

Location:  Chimacum High School Shop

Teacher:  Daniel Evans

Cost:  Free

Enrollment:  Fill out the inquiry form and we will follow up with next steps.

Learn the skills and knowledge needed to start a Construction Career in the high demand and high wage industry!  Do you prefer hands-on learning?  Want a practical education that leads to a good paying job?  This is for you!

Units Include:  Shop safety, hand-tool use, power tool use, print reading and layout, framing, siding, roofing, finish carpentry, small projects, electrical, metal work, job-ready skills, worksite tours, First Aid and CPR and OSHA certification and more!

For more information and to enroll please contact CTE Director Kelley Watson at kelley_watson@csd49.org or CTE Instructor Daniel Evans at daniel_evans@csd49.org 

Enrollment Documents to Finalize Acceptance for out of district (non-Chimacum) students:

 Employment & Careers:

The Construction Trades Industry, including the marine trades, public utilities and the paper mill, accounts for 18% of all jobs in Jefferson County.  These occupations, on average, pay $63,397 annually.  This is approximately $10,000 higher than the average annual Jefferson County wage of $53,207.  Washington State Construction occupations pay, on average, $79,494 annually.

• Auto Technicians

• Construction Laborers

• Carpenters

• Electricians

• Electrical Power Line Installers

• Home Appliance Repairers

• Maintenance and Repair Workers

• Marine Electricians

• Motor Boat Mechanics

• Paper Goods Machine Setters

• Painters

• Roofers

• Shipwrights

• Supervisors of Construction Trades

• Welders

Chimacum School District Graduation Requirements

• 4.0 credits - English

• 3.0 credits - Social Studies

• 3.0 credits - Math

• 3.0 credits - Science

• 0.5 credits - Health

• 1 .5 credits - Physical Education

• 2.0 credits - Performing/Visual Arts 1 .0 credits - Career/Tech Education

• 2.0 credits - Personal Pathway or World Language

• 4.0 credits - Electives

• TOTAL - 24 credits

Education & Training:

• Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding - Marine Systems and Boatbuilding (Scholarships available).

• Olympic College - Welding and Construction Trades

• Peninsula College - Welding and Construction Trades

• Skagit Valley Community and Technical College

Washington State Requirements

Washington State History 

High School and Beyond Plan 

State Testing Requirements or CTE Graduation Pathway Met

University Requirements

Students planning to attend a 4-year university should enroll in:

• Chemistry and/or Physics

• 2 consecutive years of Language 

• 4 credits of English

• 4 credits of Math

Some universities may require SAT or ACT testing scores for enrollment.

College & Career Opportunities

Students can continue their education, training, and employment within this industry after completing their Pathway and graduation requirements.