Construction & Architecture Pathway

Career & Technical Education at Maloney High School

The Construction & Architecture Pathway provides students the opportunity to explore and prepare for careers in construction and design. This pathway will build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge required to succeed in this industry.


“I am taking my first year of woodworking; the class is fun and you get to work with many machines and different types of woods. It’s all hands on learning and will help prepare you for your future if this is the pathway you choose.”

Jacob, Class of 2019


Careers in Construction & Architecture include:

Click on a career below and learn more about salary, employment outlook, and the steps needed to follow this career pathway.

College majors in the Construction & Architecture pathway include:

There are a variety of colleges, universities, and technical schools that offer degrees and training. Click on a major below to see some options in this region.

Course Offerings

Woodworking Technology 1

This course provides opportunities for understanding of the manufacturing process. A variety of products will be produced with raw and recycled materials highlighting wood, metals, and plastics. This course includes design, planning, documentation manufacturing and finishing processes. Project work will be the vehicle for instruction.

Woodworking Technology 2

Woodworking Technology 2 allows students to increase their understanding of manufacturing processing. Emphasis will be placed on the use of machine tools to produce finished products. Students will learn about quality methods, how to budget time, materials and money and be responsible for their tools, equipment and facility – traits necessary for successful future employment.

Woodworking Technology 3

Students will develop increased competencies and marketable skills. As students develop their own project ideas, instruction will become increasing individualized. Students will be asked to apply past and present learning to the student-selected project. Increased skill building opportunities include independent thinking, problem solving, efficient use of resources and independent work.

Personalized Learning Experiences

Maloney High School now offers Personalized Learning Experiences (PLE) which allow students to customize their educational program to pursue areas of interest or investigate a career outside of the traditional classroom setting. Students will work with a staff member to design a program with measurable learning objectives and must demonstrate mastery of the program components. Students may earn credit based on successful completion of the PLE. For more information see your School Counselor.

For more information on college & career opportunities in this pathway, visit your Naviance Family Connection page or one of these other resources:

Career Village