Construction Trades
About the Construction Trades Program
The Construction Trades program of choice is designed to build skills needed for direct entry into the construction field or an apprenticeship program. Our program offers coursework in:
- Framing
- Plumbing
- Foundations
- Electrical
- Architecture (new in 2024)
- Green Energy
- Construction Management
- CAD Engineering
This coursework leads to capstone projects incorporating all these skills.
Successful completion of the Construction Trades program of choice prepares students to enter the workforce directly or continue their experience in a technical school, community college, or a four-year university.
Prerequisite:
- Introduction to Building/Construction Trades
Jobs in the Construction Trades Field
- Construction Manager
- Electrician
- Surveyor
- Carpenter
- Plumber
- HVAC technician
- Equipment Operator
- Steelworker
- Cement Mason
- Roofer
- Drywall Installer
- Solar Panel Technician
- Pipefitter
- Elevator Mechanic
Multilingual fliers
Career Outlook
AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS
• OSHA 10
• First Aid/CPR
• Fork Lift Operator Certification
• Carpenter Pre-Apprentice
LOCAL EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESS PARTNERS
• Hoffman Construction
• Quail Homes
• McKay Sposito
• Nutter Corporation
• Parr Lumber
• Local 701 Equipment Operators
• Pacific Northwest Carpenter’s Institute
• NW College of Construction
*Wage Data and Job Projections – Washington STEM
**Job Growth Outlook – U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics
How do I apply?
Contact
Information night events
Sample four-year plan
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
---|---|---|---|
Freshman English | Sophomore English | Junior English | Senior English |
Intro to Construction Trades ———– Math |
Construction Trades Core Plus I (two period block) |
Construction Trades Core Plus II (two period block) |
Internship in industry (WBL) (two period block) |
PE (both semesters) | PE ——– Health |
Math | Elective or World Language |
Art | World Themes | U.S. History | CWP |
Science | Science | Science | Elective |
*Personalized Pathway Requirements are courses that will lead to a specific post-high school career outcome chosen by the student, based on his or her interest and High School and Beyond Plan.
Certification
- Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute
- CPR/First Aid
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10 certification
- Forklift Driving certication (some students will earn)