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The construction academy is designed to introduce students to basic construction techniques and practices. Students will be exposed to various construction tools, construction safety, foundation design, framing techniques, and interior and exterior finish.
Students will also be exposed to types of large scale construction projects undertaken worldwide utilizing multiple companies and thousands of workers.
Certifications
OSHA 10-hour certification
Possible Careers
- Carpenter
- General Contractor
- Safety Director
- Surveyor
- Drywaller
- Concrete/Mason
- Crew Foreman
- Framer
- Remodeler
- Construction Electrician
- ...and more!
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCES
Freshman: Exploring Industrial Technology (recommended exploratory course for academy)
Sophomore: Woods I (required core course for academy)
Junior: Woods II (required intermediate course for academy)
Senior: Carpentry (required capstone course for academy)
Senior: *Technical Math (required core course for academy)
* Dual Credit Courses (Northeast Community College)
Career Student Organization
Construction Academy Partners
- Northeast Community College
- Beckenhauer Construction
- EBM
- Mead Lumber
- Crafts Inc.
- Hausmann Construction
