Building Trades prepares students for careers in general construction. The projects students participate in are governed by the community as well as industrial trends and needs. Students will learn a basic background in the principles and skills of general carpentry by constructing a five piece modular home and other various projects.
Construction Opportunities
General contractor, specialty contractor, carpenter, drywall installer, electrician, plumber
Maintenance/Operations Opportunities
Electrician, mason, maintenance estimator, paperhanger, painter, security controls manager
Related Academics/Labor Market Outlook
Students should have a strong math background. Enrolling in a physics, architecture/drawing course or other design course could be helpful. If a student is interested in owning his/her own business, then courses in accounting, entrepreneurship or business law could also prove to be helpful. Students from this program are typically hired as carpenters, brick masons, and cabinet makers. Local companies who hire are Lamberton Electric, East Shore Drywall, Benoit Electric, Norway Electric, E.F. Wall, Huntington Homes, Allen Lumber Company, and the State of Vermont. Many graduates of this program are self employed.
