Construction Trades

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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.

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
• 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?

Attend an open house

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

Application

Applications for all programs must be submitted via the online application system during the application period (beginning January 3, 2024, at 4 p.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
Erik Gunderson360-313-4400
Construction Trades coordinator

Open house events

2024 Secondary choice open house dates

Fechas en 2024 para Sesiones Informativas y Visita Pública de Programas Especialización de Secundaria y Preparatoria

Даты проведения Дней открытых дверей и информационных вечеров, посвящённых программам в средних и старших школах, 2024 год

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)