Carpentry Program
Overview
The Carpentry Program prepares students for careers in the construction industry. Carpenters help build and repair homes, buildings, and other places where people live, work, and gather.
Students learn how to:
- Work with materials like wood, metal, vinyl, and synthetics
- Measure, cut, and build walls, floors, and roofs
- Install doors, windows, cabinets, stairs, and trim
- Use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly
This program is great for students who are active, enjoy building things, and like working with their hands. Students who do well may qualify for early placement in a trade apprenticeship after graduation.
What You’ll Learn
- How to work with wood, metal, vinyl, and other materials
- How to measure, cut, and build floors, walls, and roofs
- How to install doors, windows, cabinets, moldings, and stairs
- How to safely use hand and power tools
- How to prepare for real job experience through co-op and apprenticeships
Hands-On Learning
Students get hands-on experience in the shop and at job sites. They learn to use tools, read construction plans, and solve problems. The program helps students build both technical and creative skills needed for a career in carpentry.
Certification
- Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certification
This certification helps students qualify for jobs and trade apprenticeships after graduation.
Employment Opportunities
Jobs you can get during senior year or right after graduation:
- Drywall installer
- Roofer
- Floor covering installer
- Installation worker
- Maintenance worker
- Scaffolding erector
- Building supply salesperson
Jobs that require 2–4 more years of training after graduation:
- Home or commercial carpenter
- Maintenance carpenter
- Cabinet or furniture maker (millworker)
Earning Potential Range:
Students in this field can earn between $15 and $43 an hour, depending on the job and their experience.
Locations:
| School | Instructors |
|---|---|
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Instructors: Mr. Tom Gamber Mr. Daniel Deprisco |
| DELCASTLE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL | |
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Instructor: Mr. Marcus Ellis |
| HODGSON VOTECH HIGH SCHOOL | |
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Instructor: Mr. Glen King |
| HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY | |
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Instructor: Mr. C. Mac Emerson |
| ST. GEORGES TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL |