• Classroom 30%• Lab 30%• Project House 40%

• Potential Career Possibilities :• Framing , roofing , siding, insulating, drywall, interior trim, cabinet

construction, concrete, landscape, surveyor, wholesale/retail sales, solar installer.

• Median wage for carpenters in 2008: $38,940

• With Additional Education/Training:• Construction Management, Facilities Management, Architecture,

Estimator, Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Energy Auditor, and Home Inspector

• Median wage for construction managers in 2008: $79,860

• CTE Credit • Academic Credit– 4th year math– VPAA

• College Credit– Ferris State University (articulation)

• BCTM 213 (Wood & Steel Framing) 3 credits– LMC (Direct Credit)

• TRIN 138 (Industrial Safety) 1 credit• Michigan Builders License Training– Approximately 30 hours of the 60 required

– Find the area of each shape:

– The same shapes could also look like this:

• Pythagorean TheoremWhat does C equal?

Why do we use this?

7 ½”

10 ½”

c

Energy AuditsInfrared TrainingRetrofitting WeatherizationEnergy EfficiencyHome Certification Programs

• Learning to look at everything differently.

What does it mean for Building Trades?

Install solar panelsMonitor wind powerAudit energy consumptionTurn sawdust into heatCompete in the “greenest” building contest

– Construction ManagerCareer Training: A bachelor's degree in construction management is preferred by most employers, and hands-on experience in the construction area is a must.Job Outlook: Faster than average at 16 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).Average Annual Salary: $89,770.

• Investment in Green Building• Does Ottawa County Need Construction

Workers?– Ottawa County statistics• Population 260,000 • # of homes 100,356• # of students eligible to attend CTC 7,950• # of students trained in Building Trades each year (60-70)• # of Building Trades Programs in Ottawa county (1)

• Habitat for Humanity– Volunteered over 3,500 hours– Students loved it, and the family was thrilled.– Students learned more than just carpentry skills, it feels good to help

the community and other people.

“We build more than houses. We build homes. Homes for children. Homes for our community. We build dreams.”

2007-2009 Project House

The students are always proud of their accomplishment upon seeing the finished product!

This is a great time to find out if construction is a career the student is interested in!

• From start to finish the students are involved.