• Hand and power tool use
• Measurement and construction math
• Layout and framing
• Roofing
• Window and door installation
• Exterior siding
• Materials estimation

Along with the construction aspect of the program, the students will learn about blueprint reading, estimation, and related English, math and science. Additionally, the students will be taught the basics of financial management.

Career Opportunities

The Carpentry program will prepare the student for entry-level positions in both residential and commercial carpentry. After graduation, many students go straight to work for local residential contractors framing houses, hanging drywall, installing roofing and siding, building decks and renovating kitchens and baths. Other students take advantage of our strong relationship with the New York State Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee. Students that apply for, and are accepted into the Carpenters Union, will apprentice for 4 years while they are working as a carpenter at a rate of $20+ an hour with benefits. After successful completion of the 4-year apprenticeship program, the student graduates to journeyman status at rates of over $35 an hour. The journeyman carpenter can work regularly and still attend night classes at the training center, at no charge, to help advance his or her career.

College Agreements
Some students prefer to go on to college to further study in the fields of carpentry, construction management, engineering or architecture. Opportunities in these areas can be found at a local community, state or private colleges.

Upon completion of this course, students may be eligible to receive college credits. Current college agreements include:

• Nassau Community College
• New England Institute of Technology (NEIT)
• SUNY Delhi 

School to Work Experience Opportunities
Students who meet all eligibility requirements may participate in work-based learning offerings that include clinics, shadow days, internships or paid Co-Op experiences at workplace sites such as:

• Nassau County Department of Public Works

Course available: Grades 11–12
Course length: 2 years
Placement: Regular
Credits: Up to 4 CTE credits a year
Admissions criteria: Strong math and motor skills.

Earning high school credits: Students completing this 2-year course may receive up to 8 CTE credits OR distributed credits using any or all of the following: 

1.0 credit   Career and Financial Management
1.0 credit   Math
1.0 credit   English
1.0 credit   Science