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
Electrical
HVAC
Architecture
Engineering
Construction Management

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 or 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

PROGRAM LOCATION:

Hudson’s Bay High School
1601 E McLoughlin Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98663

Multilingual fliers

Career Outlook

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Average annual job openings in Washington*

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Median annual wage nationwide

AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS
• OSHA 10
• First Aid/CPR
• Fork Lift Operator Certification
• Carpenter Pre-Apprentice

LOCAL EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESS PARTNERS
• Quail Homes
• Legacy 6
• McKay Sposito
• Nutter Corporation
• Pacific Northwest Carpenter’s Institute
• IBEW 48 Union Electrical Workers
• Builders First Source
• NW Laborers

*Wage Data and Job Projections – Washington STEM
**Job Growth Outlook – U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics

How do I apply?

Attend an information night

Parents and prospective students are invited to attend an information night during application season or contact the school at which the program is located.

February 10, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Application

Students interested in Choice Programs and Schools can apply for the 2026-27 school year starting January 12, 2026.

Applications for all programs must be submitted via the online application system during the application period (beginning January 12, 2026, at 8 a.m.). Students may apply for more than one program. If the deadline to apply has passed, please inquire about availability by contacting the Construction Trades coordinator.

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Instructions to apply

EXISTING FAMILIES: Has your ParentVUE account been activated? If yes, you are ready to apply to a program. If you have not yet activated your ParentVUE account, please contact your school to activate your account.

NEW FAMILIES: If you are new to Vancouver Public Schools, click “login to apply to a program” and select “create new account”.

QUESTIONS? Please contact Career and Technical Education at (360) 313-1350 or vps.cte@vansd.org

Contact

Eric Saueracker360-313-4400

Construction Trades coordinator

High school, college and career planning

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.

Recognition and/or certification

Certification

Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute
CPR/First Aid
Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10 certification
Forklift Driving certication (some students will earn)