Construction Trades

This is a two-year program. The junior class will work in the lab at Lakewood High School. Students will focus on new home construction and remodeling. At the completion of the program, successful students will be certified in the core curriculum of NCCER (National Center for Construction and Education Research), with the opportunity to receive additional credentials with the CITF (Carpenter’s International Training Fund) Career Connections certifications. The second year of the Construction Trades program is designed to provide skill training in: home remodeling and new home construction, with an emphasis on carpentry.  In the senior year students will do construction projects in the West Shore district area. 

Students are required to purchase their own tools, work boots, and safety glasses.

College Credit: Students have the opportunity to earn college credit, upon completion of career-tech coursework and/or industry-recognized credentials, provided all program and grade requirements are met - at no cost to the students and families.

Weighted Grading: CTAG aligned courses follow the same weighted grading scale as AP and CCP courses.

Industry-Recognized Credential: National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER), OSHA-10

Work-Based Learning: Juniors participate in simulated work activities, within their career tech program, gaining real-world experience in their chosen field.  Seniors in good standing (strong grades, good attendance, professional skills, and on track to graduate) will be eligible to participate in an internship or job site placement aligned with their course of study, in lieu of attending their career-tech program. Approval from the WS Work-Based Learning (WBL) Specialist and Coordinator are required.

West Shore Career-Tech programs support student graduation requirements through Career Readiness Options and/or the Industry-Recognized Credential Seal.  

Career-Technical Student Organization: Skills USA

Future Career Opportunities:

·  Construction

·  Carpenter

·  Multiple Apprenticed Trades

·  Electrician

·  Drywall

·  Roofer

·  Masonry

·  Plumber

·  Project Manager

·  Engineer

·  Painter