Students who complete the Carpentry program are prepared for careers across residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Possible career paths include:

Framer 

• Builds the structural framework for homes and buildings.

Finish Carpenter 

• Specializes in detailed interior work like trim, cabinetry, and molding.

Drywaller

• Installs and finishes drywall to create smooth interior surfaces.

Roofer

• Installs and repairs roofing systems for residential and commercial buildings.

Siding Installer

• Installs exterior siding to protect and finish building exteriors.

Architectural Woodworker

• Crafts custom wood products such as staircases, moldings, and cabinetry.

Estimator

• Analyzes blueprints and job specs to calculate material and labor costs.

Construction Manager

• Oversees projects from start to finish, coordinating teams, budgets, and timelines.

Union Carpenter

• Works within a labor union, gaining access to large-scale projects and apprenticeship training.

Self-Employed Contractor

• Runs an independent carpentry business, managing jobs, clients, and crews.

Students who pursue higher education after completing the Carpentry program can access advanced roles in construction leadership, engineering, and site planning. These college pathways build on the technical foundation gained in high school.

Associate's Degree (2 years)

• Associate in Carpentry Technology

• Associate in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree (4 years)

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

• Bachelor of Science in Building Science

Master's Degree (6+ years)

• Master of Construction Management

• Master of Science in Civil Engineering

High-Paying Careers with College Degrees:

• Construction Manager (Bachelor's/Master's) - $110,000/year

• Project Manager (Bachelor's/Master's) - $110,000/year

• Site Supervisor (Bachelor's) - $102,000/year

These careers combine leadership, budgeting, safety, and design knowledge to manage large-scale construction projects from start to finish.

19 exploratory students will be accepted into the program each year. This program has a maximum occupancy of 19 students per grade level, 57 students in total.