Building Trades
Building Trades prepares students for the workplace with an emphasis on construction-related fields. Projects are art-based and utilize the same techniques used in the construction field. This program provides students with the skills, confidence and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in any career. View the program flyer.
Characteristics of a successful student
- A strong interest in some or all course material
- Open-minded, eager to learn about new things
- Excellent attendance
- Interest and some ability in technical area
- Parental support of the Career Studies program
Curriculum and materials used
- Residential Construction Academy-Facilities Maintenance, 2nd Edition -used primarily as a guideline for the units of study
- Instructor designed unit outlines, worksheets and tests
Related career opportunities
- Carpenter’s Assistant
- Plumber’s Assistant
- Electrician’s Assistant
- Maintenance Assistant
- Custodial Engineer
- Hardware/Lumber Yard Assistant
Consultant Committee
- BBL Construction Services
- Capital Region BOCES
- Carpenters’ Union
- Columbia Opportunities Inc.
- Community Action of Greene County
- Crawford & Associates
- Curtis Lumber
- Dimensions North, LTD
- Dutchess County Community College
- Ed Herrington, Inc.
- Hudson Valley Community College
- Mario’s Home Centers
- Martino Design and Contracting
- Michaels Group
- National Grid
- Northeast Health Systems
- Otterbeck Builders
- Petersen Geller Spurge
- Turner Construction
- University at Albany
- Williams Lumber