Construction Technology, formerly known as Carpentry, offers certificates and short-term certificates to those wanting to qualify for an entry-level or better position as a carpenter in residential and commercial construction. The program is taught on the Valley Street Campus.
Credentials available
Advisor
Heath McDaniel, Valley Street Campus, Â鶹´«Ã½
256-549-8675
hmcdaniel@gadsdenstate.edu
Dual Enrollment
Construction Technology is a scholarship-eligible program for Â鶹´«Ã½ State’s Dual Enrollment Program. The program is available to eligible high school students. Through Dual Enrollment, students earn both college and high school credits. Eligible students must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. They must be a high school sophomore, junior or senior, and they must have approval from a high school counselor or administrator. Limited scholarships and grants are available!
Employment outlook
- 2023 Median Pay: $44,310 per year
- Number of jobs nationwide: 1,599,800
- Employment growth projection by 2033: 7%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Opportunities
- Roof Framer
- Carpenter
- Carpenter Assistant
- Construction Worker