Carpentry

Frame your Future and Build Success in the World of Woodworking

In a carpentry classroom, a student holds up for display two large curved wooden table legs she made.
This rigorous, two-year carpentry program equips students with the technical knowledge and hands-on experience needed for success in the construction industry. Students develop skills in framing, cabinetry, drywall installation, and residential construction while mastering the use of hand and power tools, materials, and fasteners. Through shop projects and the construction of a new residential home, students gain real-world experience and a strong foundation for careers, apprenticeships, or continued education in the skilled trades.

What You Can Learn

Units of Study

  • Carpenters on the Job
  • Safety on the Jobsite
  • Hand/Power Tools, Materials and Fasteners
  • Print Interpretations
  • Site and Building Layout
  • Footings/Foundations
  • Stationary Power Tools
  • Floor, Wall, and Roof Framing
  • Shop Projects
  • Windows and Doors
  • Insulation Systems
  • Cabinetry
  • Drywall
  • Interior Trim
  • Exterior Finishes
  • Stair Framing
  • Finished Flooring
  • Interior Finishing

What You Can Earn

Available High School Academic Credits
At district request, students may earn:

  • English

Licensing / Industry-Based Certifications
Students have opportunities to earn:

  • OSHA 10 Construction Industry

  • International Brotherhood of Carpenters' and Joiners' Career Connections (IBCJCC) Certification

Work-Based Learning

  • School-Based Learning
  • Educational Tours
  • Guest Speakers
  • Career Fair
  • Job Shadow
  • Co-op

Where You Can Go

Career Opportunities
Minimal Requirement Beyond CTE
  • Carpenter
Additional Education and/or Experience
  • Cabinetmaker
  • Foreman
  • Architect
Postsecondary Pathways
Articulation Agreements
  • Alfred State
  • SUNY Morrisville

Intro Video

Get Started

Meet with your school counselor to discuss how Career and Technical Education at WEMOCO can benefit your career development. Your counselor can help you begin the enrollment process.