Construction Trades
Instructors:
Brian Peets, Holly Pontius
Para-Professional:
John Smolen, Kirk Kolberg
Course Description:
Our Construction Trades program is designed to teach students the basics of residential construction while demonstrating how those skills can apply to a variety of high-skill, high-wage, high-demand careers within the industry. In this class students will work as a team to build a home from foundation to completion, while learning cutting-edge techniques used in both residential and commercial construction. Emphasis is placed on energy efficiency, sustainability and environmentally friendly practices. Students will earn the OSHA 10-Hour certification to ensure jobsite safety.
*Enrollment for Construction Trades LEED is recommended for returning seniors from our Habitat for Humanity home build or seniors who have not been able to dedicate two years to the construction program.
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Student Quotes:
"I enjoyed being able to work with my hands and seeing my work at the end of the day."
– Construction Trades Student, 2010-11
"I liked being able to say that I helped build this house."
– Construction Trades Student, 2010-11
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Special Features of the Program:
The major feature of the program is the focus on building a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) home.
Work-based learning opportunities are available for qualified students.
Articulated college credit is available from Barren Institute of Technology, and Ferris State University.