Build the Community from the Ground Up

If you like working with your hands and want to see the tangible results of your hard work at the end of every day, the construction trades put you on the frontline of building our world. This pathway is a high-energy environment where you master the technical skills that keep our local communities built, powered, and climate-controlled.

A Day on the Job Site

Step into our sprawling construction wing, and you will hear the hum of equipment and the collaborative discussions of a real working crew. Our students build structural projects from the ground up, moving through every phase of modern construction. You will mix and pour concrete, frame walls, install standard plumbing, cut and place rafters, sheet roofs, and practice masonry and woodworking.

Inside the Electrical Lab

In our dedicated electrical zone, you will dive deep into the theory and practical application of residential and commercial electrical systems. Your daily work centers on hands-on task analysis, where you safely trace circuitry, bend conduit, map layouts, and wire operational electrical outlets and switches. You work in structured team settings to solve real-world wiring problems, proving your technical proficiency on actual equipment under close professional supervision.

Inside the HVAC Lab (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)

Starting in either 10th or 11th grade, your day in the HVAC lab balances foundational learning with intense physical troubleshooting. You will work inside a specialized on-site climate lab filled with real-world furnaces, air conditioners, and ventilation units. You will use professional industry tools to master refrigerant charging, system recovery, and motor wiring. As you progress into your second year, your daily work shifts to complex diagnostic analysis, where you are given specific mechanical and electrical faults within a unit and tasked with safely diagnosing, repairing, and restoring the system to peak efficiency. Third-year students take these skills directly out into the field through localized job shadowing and professional internship placements.

Where This Path Leads

You will prove your structural proficiencies through hands-on task analysis, ensuring your technical skills match real industry demands. By completing this two-year track, you can earn up to 21 free college credits through Ivy Tech Community College and secure your Technical Core Certificate. You can also graduate with OSHA 10 Safety credentials, NCCER Electrical certifications, EPA certifications, and the Mr. Vest Workplace Ready Certification, letting you walk straight onto high-paying job sites or skip ahead in professional apprenticeships.

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