Who We Are

This pathway option prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary for continued education and, ultimately, a successful career in architecture, construction, and skilled mechanical trades occupations. These are the people who build and remodel houses, apartments, industrial buildings, warehouses, office buildings, churches, schools and recreational facilities. This pathway also includes the builders of highways, streets, bridges, tunnels and airports as well as power plants, chemical plants, refineries and mills. Employees in construction literally build our future!

Who We Are

The Construction Trades program provides students with hands-on construction experience as they participate in the completion of an off-site construction project. Students will spend the majority of their class time working in the shop at the job site.

• Learn the skills necessary to remodel, repair and maintain a home

• Explore career, educational and employment opportunities including advanced placement in a construction-related apprenticeship program

Who We Are

Explore a variety of design fields, including architecture, industrial design, interior design, landscape design, graphic design, and engineering, using the design thinking process. Students in this four-year program:

• Learn industry standards for design careers

• Use industry standard equipment and CAD programs

• Work with industry partners on projects

• Learn design foundation skills and design thinking methods

• Participate in national competitions and partnerships

• Design real world solution projects for school and community

Your Options:

Non-Transfer program available at all 5 high school locations

Your Options:

Non-Transfer program for Juniors and Seniors located at Olathe Advanced Technical Center

Your Options:

Transfer program located at Olathe East High School