Carpentry
Students develop essential skills and work habits by getting work-based experience at various job sites. A desire to learn and work hard is necessary for success. The curriculum is sponsored by the Ohio Carpenters Union. As a first year Carpentry student you will learn the basic fundamentals to being a carpenter building multiple projects small and large. Your Senior year Carpentry students will build an entire home. This work-based experience is invaluable to the success of our students in helping them obtain a job immediately after graduation!
Students in the Carpentry program learn the basic skills of the construction trades. Students work at real construction sites daily with skilled instructors supervising.
Experience & Skills You'll Learn
- Rough framing
- Finish carpentry work
- Roofing, siding, soffit and fascia work
- New window and door installation
- Basic plumbing installation
- Shed, garage and pole barn installation
- Basic concrete forming and finishing experience
Certifications & Credentials You Can Earn
- OSHA 10
- CPR First Aid
- CITF Career Connection Certificates - Level 1
- CITF Career Connection Certificates - Level 2
- CITF Career Connection Certificates - Level 3
Career Opportunities in Carpentry
Entry-level Careers
- Building Materials Service/Salesperson
- Cabinetmaker/Woodworker
- Carpenter Apprentice
- Concrete Laborer
- Drywall Specialist
- Masonry & Tile Specialist
- Mill Assistant
- Roofer
- Rough Framer
- Scaffolding Installer
- Trades General Apprentice
- Window and Door Installer
Technical Careers
- Concrete Specialist
- Crane Operator
- Finish Carpenter
- General Contractor
- Ironworker
- Job Foreman
- Journeyman Carpenter
- Tower Crane Operator
- Millwright
- Plumber/Pipefitter
- Rigger
- Welding & Fabricator
Professional Careers
- Architect
- Building Inspector
- Business Sales and Development
- Civil Engineer
- Construction Manager
- Construction Trades Teacher
- Entrepreneur
- Jobsite Safety Manager
- LEED Certified Home Builder
- Operations Director
- Project Manager/Executive
- Trade Union Official
Academic & Career-Tech Course Pathway
| PATHWAYS | 11th Grade Regular | 11th Grade Advanced | 12th Grade Regular | 12th Grade Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Embedded Eng 11 | CCP English 1111 | Embedded Eng 12 | CCP English 1112 |
| Math | MMR | Algebra 2, Precalculus | Math 4 - Technical Mathematics | Precalculus, CCP Math |
| Science | Matter & Energy | Chemistry | Geology | N/A |
| Social Studies |
Government, World History |
Advanced Government | N/A | N/A |
| Elective | Student Leadership, Driver's Ed | Psychology, Career & Leadership Ready | Financial Literacy, Spanish 1-3 | Strategic Entrepreneurship, Business Foundations/Marketing |
| CTE Courses | Construction Core, Carpentry & Masonry Tech Skills (CTAG) | Structural Systems, Structural Cover/Finish | ||
Students in the this career-tech program will spend half of their day in their program lab and the other half in academics.
CTC offers a variety of courses from in-person to virtual. For full course descriptions visit SCCTC.org/Courses.
This is the recommended course pathway for students in Carpentry.
College Credits & Scholarships
College Credits
There are 3 ways to earn college credits while you attend CTC!
- College Credit Plus
- CTAG
- Articulated Credits
For more information on earning college credits click here.
College Scholarships
$3,000 scholarships are available from Clark State College and Sinclair Community College to qualified students.
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