Building Trades

The Building Trades program provides hands-on learning experiences, while teaching students how to properly and safely use equipment, the fundamentals of construction, and logging their daily progress. Students also learn plumbing, roofing, electrical, blueprint reading, building construction and design as well as many other skills that create a variety of job opportunities in this field. The culminating experience for the class is the construction of a house that is then auctioned off at the end of each year.

A great thing about having a career in the building trades is that you can go right to work after completing high school.  A high school diploma along with the Certification for Construction and OSHA Certification for Contracting that you receive after completing the Building Trades program, prepares students to obtain good paying jobs.   This career field also provides opportunities to travel and work in many locations, working outside with your hands, working in a team environment, and there are constant job opportunities due to the high demand for workers. 

Integrated Academic Credits Available: 1 credit of Math, 1 credit of Science and 1 credit of ELA  over the course of the two year curriculum.

Industry Certification/Concurrent Enrollment Credit Options: OSHA 

College Agreements: Alfred State and Fulton Montgomery Community College

College Majors/Career Opportunities in this Field: Construction Laborer, Drywall Installer, Flooring Installer, Painter, Roofer / Sider, Union Apprentice, Carpenter, Drafter, Home Energy Auditor, Home Inspector, Architect, Project Manager, Building Inspector, and Company Owner.