EHOVE Career Center

Construction Technologies > Building & Restoration Trades

Building and Restoration Trades is a two or three year program designed to provide students with the skills and experiences in carpentry and plumbing, electricity and general building maintenance necessary for employment in a variety of job settings. Students also develop skills they can utilize in caring for their own home or car.

Job placement coordinators will assist with developing work experiences and job placement in a variety of job areas.

Program Highlights

Car maintenance and home maintenance
Basic construction
Post and beam construction
Development of positive work behaviors and
attitudes
Employee/Employer relationships
Skills to seek and maintain employment

Personal Qualities Suggested

Enjoy working with people
Like to learn and practice new skills
Prefer to do a variety of tasks when working
Enjoy working outdoors

Equipment Students Will Use

Band saw
Jig saw
Circular saw
Table saw
Air tools
Jointer
Planer

Career Opportunities

Basic car maintenance
Maintenance
Groundskeeper
Construction laborer
Framing
Roofing
Electrical
Plumbing

Get Involved

Building & Restoration Trades students will become members of Skills USA VICA, an association of trades and industry students. Skills USA VICA allows students to participate in competitive events, fund-raisers, community service projects and social chapter activities.