As a student in Carpentry you will learn to estimate materials, prepare building sites, install rough framing, and install exterior and interior finishes. Some of your hands-on experiences will include working in the lab to prepare foundations; install rough framing, exterior finishes and interior finishes basic framing (wall, floor, and roof); and choosing types of framing materials. At the end of the program you will have gained the skills needed to design and construct buildings.

Schools With Carpentry Program

SchoolConstruction and Architecture AcademyDesign AcademyStand Alone Program
Chicago Vocational HS◊ Yes
Curie HS◊ Yes◊ Yes
Dunbar HS◊ Yes
Farragut HS◊ Yes
Fenger HS◊ Yes
Harper HS◊ Yes
Hubbard HS◊ Yes
Manley HS◊ Yes
Prosser HS◊ Yes
Simeon HS◊ Yes
Southside HS◊ Yes

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