The high school construction program is for students who are considering a career in the trades and would like to get a comprehensive overview to help determine the right path. Throughout the school year, students will experience all facets of construction including concrete, carpentry, roofing, framing, plumbing, electrical, and interior/exterior finishing work. The construction program will be open to students in 9th-12th grade and meets on each Tuesday of the month. Students will also receive industry recognized certifications in the following areas:
- Introduction to Residential Construction
- Rough and Finished Framing
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Interior Finishes
- Exterior Finishes
Students that are registering must be in grades 9-12 and there are spots available for 12 students. It is important for students to attend all scheduled sessions to learn all the skills. Meeting sessions are from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The high school construction programs are a continuum of each other. Students enrolled in September’s program will have priority to the following month’s programs.
- Dates: September 15, September 22, and September 29
- Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Hendricks CareerTek
- Grades: 9th – 12th
- Spots Available: 10
- Registration: August 1st at 7:00 a.m.
| September 15 | Intro to Construction | Measurement |
| September 22 | Intro to Construction | PPE/Machine and Tool Safety |
| September 29 | Intro to Construction | Site Estimates |
| October 6 | Rough Framing | Floor Framing/Sheathing |
| October 13 | Rough Framing | Floor Framing/Sheathing |
| October 20 | Rough Framing | Wall Framing/Sheathing |
| October 27 | Rough Framing | Ceiling Framing |
| November 3 | Electrical | Introduction to Electrical |
| November 10 | Electrical | Electrical Planning and Box Installation |
| November 17 | Electrical | Running Wire/Wiring Basics |
| December 1 | Electrical | Finish Electrical |
