Build & repair
Explore framing, drywall, plumbing, electrical concepts, fabrication, blueprint reading, and safe tool use.
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PRACTICAL SKILLS. REAL CONFIDENCE.
LIFE SKILLS
Construction & the trades
Ages 12–high schoolLearn how the everyday world works.
Get hands-on with the tools, materials, and systems around you. From framing and home maintenance to automotive fundamentals, students connect practical projects with problem-solving, teamwork, and life-ready decision-making.
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SKILLS THAT BUILD ON EACH OTHER
WHAT STUDENTS EXPLORE.
Automotive fundamentals
Learn how vehicles work and explore routine maintenance and common repair concepts.
Skills beyond the shop
Practice budgeting, goal-setting, career exploration, personal finance, and résumé-building.
FROM IDEA TO SOMETHING REAL
Big ideas. Built together.
Past classes have built end tables, a shed, a working hovercraft, and a candy-launching trebuchet. Each project is a chance to plan, collaborate, and solve a new problem.
This is an educational enrichment course, not authorization to perform licensed trade work.
READY FOR A GOOD DAY
BEFORE YOU COME TO CLASS.
Wear natural-fiber clothing, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Tie back long hair and avoid loose jewelry and synthetic athleticwear. Bring a labeled water bottle, a snack, and lunch for a full-day class.
Instructors provide course-specific directions for equipment, protective gear, and participation. Contact the office about access needs or accommodations.
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