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| Boilerpipe Text | Employment of carpenters is projected to grow 2 percent from 2020 to 2030.
Increased levels of new homebuilding and remodeling activity will require more carpenters.
The median pay for a carpenter in 2020 was $49,520 per year or $23.81 per hour.
Students that enter the Carpenters Union earn approximately $75,000 per year
if 40 weeks of work are obtained.
(Source: United States Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Students in the Carpentry Program learn the fundamental skills to gain employment in the millwork and construction industries. Course work is both skill and project based. Classes are held indoors and outdoors in all parts of the school year to prepare students for work in real world conditions. Students in their 4th year will have the opportunity to gain real world employment for credit as well as to learn to manage a job site and to mentor younger students.
Curriculum
Year 1
Introduction: Safety, Carpentry Tools,
Basic Masonry and Basic Cabinetry
Year 2
Foundations: Small Exterior Structures,
Interior Walls, Drywall, Windows, Doors, Roofing
Year 3
Advanced Concepts:
Student Developed Projects,
Advanced Tools,
Advanced Materials, Advanced Masonry
Year 4
Advanced Concepts II:
Career Employment Experience
and/or In Class Mentoring
& Leadership Training
Classes meet for 3 periods/2 hours per day, 5 days a week
Average number of new students accepted per year: 6
Opportunity for professional certifications: YES
Opportunity to earn college credits: NO
Future Careers
Residential or Union Carpenter
Construction Worker
Contractor
Home Builder
Industry Sales Representative
Mason
Millworker
Wood Worker
Recent Student
Post-Secondary
Destinations
Union Training School
Princeton University Carpentry Dept.
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Raritan Valley Community College
Rutgers University
Triangle Technical Institute
US Marines
US Navy
Questions? Check out the FAQ Page
PARA ASISTENCIA EN ESPAÑOL LLAME AL 908-526-8900, x7298 • x7264
Somerset County Vocational & Technical Schools 908-526-8900 www.scvths.org 2021-22 |
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- [Softball](https://www.scvths.org/athletics/softball/softball)
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- [Admission to SCVTHS](https://www.scvths.org/admission/admission-to-scvths)
- [Admission to the Academy for Health & Medical Sciences](https://www.scvths.org/admission/admission-to-the-academy-for-health-medical-sciences)
- [Admission to the Theater Arts Program](https://www.scvths.org/programs/theater-arts/audition-information)
- [Admission to the Dance Program](https://www.scvths.org/admission/admission-to-the-dance-program)
- [Admissions Testing](https://www.scvths.org/admission/admissions-testing)
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- [Graduation](https://www.scvths.org/parents/graduation)
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- [Breakfast and Lunch Information](https://www.scvths.org/parents/breakfast-and-lunch-information)
- [Calendar](https://www.scvths.org/somerset-county-votec-calendar)
- [Substance Abuse Information](https://www.scvths.org/parents/substance-abuse-information)
- [Title One-ESSA](https://www.scvths.org/parents/title-one-essa)
- [Daily Announcements(opens in new window/tab)](https://sites.google.com/scvts.net/announcements?usp=sharing)
- [PTO](https://www.scvths.org/parents/pto/pto-home-page)
- [Athletics](https://www.scvths.org/athletics/overview/home)
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- [Overview](https://www.scvths.org/athletics/overview/home)
- [Athletic Schedules](https://www.scvths.org/athletics/athletic-schedules)
- [Boys Basketball](https://www.scvths.org/athletics/boys-basketball/boys-basketball)
- [Baseball](https://www.scvths.org/athletics/baseball)
- [Girls Basketball](https://www.scvths.org/athletics/girls-basketball)
- [Cheerleading](https://www.scvths.org/athletics/cheerleading)
- [Boys Soccer](https://www.scvths.org/athletics/boys-soccer/boys-soccer)
- [Girls Soccer](https://www.scvths.org/athletics/girls-soccer)
- [Softball](https://www.scvths.org/athletics/softball/softball)
- [Athletic Philosophy](https://www.scvths.org/athletics/athletic-philosophy)
- [Sports Participation Packet](https://www.scvths.org/athletics/sports-participation-packet)
- [Team Rules](https://www.scvths.org/athletics/team-rules)
- [Athletic Trainer](https://www.scvths.org/athletics/athletic-trainer)
- [Community](https://www.scvths.org/community/general-information/home)
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- [General Information](https://www.scvths.org/community/general-information)
- [Employment](https://www.scvths.org/community/employment/current-openings)
- [Records Request](https://www.scvths.org/community/transcript-request)
- [Jobs for Students & Alumni](https://www.scvths.org/community/jobs-for-students-alumni)
- [Add Alumni Information](https://www.scvths.org/community/add-alumni-information)
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- [COVID-19 Information](https://www.scvths.org/community/covid-19-information)
- [Fundraising](https://www.scvths.org/community/fundraising)
- [Cooperative Education](https://www.scvths.org/community/cooperative-education)
- [Career & Technical Programs](https://www.scvths.org/programs/career-technical-programs)
- [Program Overviews (Printable)](https://www.scvths.org/programs/career-technical-programs/program-overviews-printable)
- [Full-Time Academics](https://www.scvths.org/programs/full-time-academics)
- [Mechanical Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing](https://www.scvths.org/programs/meam/mechanical-engineering-and-advanced-manufacturing-meam)
- [The Academy for Health & Medical Sciences](https://www.scvths.org/programs/the-academy-for-health-medical-sciences/the-academy-for-health-medical-sciences)
- [Dance Program](https://www.scvths.org/programs/dance/dance-program-overview)
- [Theater Arts](https://www.scvths.org/programs/theater-arts/theater-arts-overview)
- [TOPS Alternative Education](https://www.scvths.org/programs/tops-alternative-education)
- [Summer School/Credit Recovery](https://www.scvths.org/programs/summer-schoolcredit-recovery)
- [Adult Education](https://www.scvths.org/programs/adult-education)
- [Educere Online Learning](https://www.scvths.org/programs/educere-online-learning)
- [Strengthening Gifted and Talented Education Act](https://www.scvths.org/programs/strengthening-gifted-and-talented-education-act)
## In This Section
- [Career & Technical Programs](https://www.scvths.org/programs/career-technical-programs)
- [Agricultural Science](https://www.scvths.org/programs/career-technical-programs/agricultural-science)
- [Program Overview (Printable)](https://www.scvths.org/programs/career-technical-programs/agricultural-science/program-overview-printable)
- [FAQ](https://www.scvths.org/programs/career-technical-programs/agricultural-science/programs/career-technical-programs/agricultural-science/faq)
- [Automotive-Diesel Technology](https://www.scvths.org/programs/career-technical-programs/automotive-diesel-technology)
- [Program Overview (Printable)](https://www.scvths.org/programs/career-technical-programs/automotive-diesel-technology/program-overview-printable-1803)
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- [Auto Body](https://www.scvths.org/programs/career-technical-programs/auto-body)
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# Carpentry
Carpentry
![Learn Real World Skills in the Carprentry Program]()
Employment of carpenters is projected to grow 2 percent from 2020 to 2030.
Increased levels of new homebuilding and remodeling activity will require more carpenters.
The median pay for a carpenter in 2020 was \$49,520 per year or \$23.81 per hour.
Students that enter the Carpenters Union earn approximately \$75,000 per year
if 40 weeks of work are obtained.
(Source: United States Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Students in the Carpentry Program learn the fundamental skills to gain employment in the millwork and construction industries. Course work is both skill and project based. Classes are held indoors and outdoors in all parts of the school year to prepare students for work in real world conditions. Students in their 4th year will have the opportunity to gain real world employment for credit as well as to learn to manage a job site and to mentor younger students.
![Three carpentry students working on project ]()
# **Curriculum**
###
![Carpentry student cutting wood]()
### **Year 1** Introduction: Safety, Carpentry Tools, Basic Masonry and Basic Cabinetry
### **Year 2** Foundations: Small Exterior Structures, Interior Walls, Drywall, Windows, Doors, Roofing
### **Year 3** Advanced Concepts: Student Developed Projects, Advanced Tools, Advanced Materials, Advanced Masonry
### **Year 4** Advanced Concepts II: Career Employment Experience and/or In Class Mentoring & Leadership Training
### Classes meet for 3 periods/2 hours per day, 5 days a week
Average number of new students accepted per year: 6
Opportunity for professional certifications: YES
Opportunity to earn college credits: NO
![Hard Work and a Good Attitude = Success]()
#
![Carpentry students on scaffolding building a house ]()
#
![Carpentry students with hammer at construction site ]()
# **Future Careers**
Residential or Union Carpenter
Construction Worker
Contractor
Home Builder
Industry Sales Representative
Mason
Millworker
Wood Worker
###
![Carpentry Student Plans at Graduation Graph]()
### **Recent Student** **Post-Secondary** **Destinations**
Union Training School
Princeton University Carpentry Dept.
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Raritan Valley Community College
Rutgers University
Triangle Technical Institute
US Marines
US Navy
[Questions? Check out the FAQ Page](https://www.scvths.org/fs/pages/1717)
**PARA ASISTENCIA EN ESPAÑOL LLAME AL 908-526-8900, x7298 • x7264**
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| Readable Markdown | ![Learn Real World Skills in the Carprentry Program]()
Employment of carpenters is projected to grow 2 percent from 2020 to 2030.
Increased levels of new homebuilding and remodeling activity will require more carpenters.
The median pay for a carpenter in 2020 was \$49,520 per year or \$23.81 per hour.
Students that enter the Carpenters Union earn approximately \$75,000 per year
if 40 weeks of work are obtained.
(Source: United States Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Students in the Carpentry Program learn the fundamental skills to gain employment in the millwork and construction industries. Course work is both skill and project based. Classes are held indoors and outdoors in all parts of the school year to prepare students for work in real world conditions. Students in their 4th year will have the opportunity to gain real world employment for credit as well as to learn to manage a job site and to mentor younger students.
![Three carpentry students working on project ]()
## **Curriculum**
![Carpentry student cutting wood]()
### **Year 1** Introduction: Safety, Carpentry Tools, Basic Masonry and Basic Cabinetry
### **Year 2** Foundations: Small Exterior Structures, Interior Walls, Drywall, Windows, Doors, Roofing
### **Year 3** Advanced Concepts: Student Developed Projects, Advanced Tools, Advanced Materials, Advanced Masonry
### **Year 4** Advanced Concepts II: Career Employment Experience and/or In Class Mentoring & Leadership Training
### Classes meet for 3 periods/2 hours per day, 5 days a week
Average number of new students accepted per year: 6
Opportunity for professional certifications: YES
Opportunity to earn college credits: NO
![Hard Work and a Good Attitude = Success]()
![Carpentry students on scaffolding building a house ]()
![Carpentry students with hammer at construction site ]()
## **Future Careers**
Residential or Union Carpenter
Construction Worker
Contractor
Home Builder
Industry Sales Representative
Mason
Millworker
Wood Worker
![Carpentry Student Plans at Graduation Graph]()
### **Recent Student** **Post-Secondary** **Destinations**
Union Training School
Princeton University Carpentry Dept.
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Raritan Valley Community College
Rutgers University
Triangle Technical Institute
US Marines
US Navy
[Questions? Check out the FAQ Page](https://www.scvths.org/fs/pages/1717)
**PARA ASISTENCIA EN ESPAÑOL LLAME AL 908-526-8900, x7298 • x7264**
Somerset County Vocational & Technical Schools 908-526-8900 www.scvths.org 2021-22 |
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