- Work hands-on with the latest power tools and equipment in Gateway’s state-of-the-art construction lab. Gain practical experience building walls, framing doorways and installing drywall.
- Gain valuable skills to impress your future employer that go beyond physical abilities, such as blueprint reading, surveying, estimating and math for construction.
- Graduate prepared to work on a wide range of residential and commercial building projects. Your career options include carpenter, junior expeditor or construction worker.
- Earn great wages in a growing industry. Rough carpenters, framers, and carpenters can earn as much as $54,000 annually according to EMSI. Begin a rewarding career doing the work you love!
Program Credits
32
LOCATION
Kenosha Campus
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees:
$5,695
Books and Supplies: $2,404
Start Dates
Fall
Salary Outlook
$54,038
Career Opportunities:
Framer, Finisher, General Construction Laborer
Building Trades – Carpentry Career Pathway
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