Construction Trades

Course Overview

Students learn carpentry, masonry, drywall and roofing as they build an entire house from start to finish. OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety certification and Michigan 60-Hour Pre-license Builder training are available in addition to fourth-year math and college credit. Related careers include, but are not limited to, skilled trades like plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and masonry as well as drywall, painting, construction management, estimating, sales, and design.

Download the Construction Trades brochure.

College Credit

Students who successfully complete this course may receive articulated college credit to the following schools: Alpena Community College, Davenport University, Gogebic Community College, and Northern Michigan University.

Students who successfully complete select CTC courses may receive direct college credit to specific colleges and universities. Direct credit is currently unavailable for this program. For a list of programs that offer direct credit visit our Direct Credit page.

Dual enrollment is available with Alpena Community College. Similar to direct credit, dual enrollment offers students the opportunity to earn college credit while they are in high school, but dual enrollment courses are taught by staff outside of the CTC.

Instructor/Technician

Instructor– Holly Pontius Stout

Instructor– Joe Thommen

Technician– Kyle DeHaan

Technician– Paul Roggenbuck