Building Trades

  • Develop skills in carpentry, electricity, masonry and plumbing

  • Operate a variety of professional hand and power tools

  • Build and renovate structures for local nonprofit organizations


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Our Building Trades program is endorsed by the following organization:

Pennsylvania Builders Association

Industry Credentials

Building Trades students can earn the following certifications and credentials in high school:

  • OSHA Certification via CareerSafe
  • Pennsylvania Skills Certificate via NOCTI®

College Credits

A statewide articulation agreement known as SOAR allows students to earn college credit for their work in the program. Additionally, the following schools have articulation agreements with LCTI that apply to Building Trades:

  • Lehigh Carbon Community College

Career Pathways

with industry credentials:

  • Carpenter apprentice
  • Electrician apprentice
  • Masonry apprentice
  • Plumbing apprentice
  • Property manager

with associate degree or experience:

  • Carpenter
  • Construction supervisor
  • Electrician
  • Mason
  • Plumber

with bachelor’s degree:

  • Architect
  • Civil engineer
  • Construction manager
  • Engineering manager

PROGRAM DETAILS

Teacher: Steven Ring

rings@mylcti.org

Counselor: Jessica Kamber

610-799-1355

kamberj@mylcti.org

Info SheetCareer Tree

CIP Code: 46.0401| Task List

Essential Skill Alignment Course

Industry Partners

Representatives from the following local businesses serve on the Building Trades program’s Occupational Advisory Council:

Student Organizations

Building Trades students are eligible for membership in the following Career & Technical Student Organizations, or CTSOs:

  • SkillsUSA

4500
Education Park Drive

Schnecksville, PA
18078

Preparing all students for their personalized career pathway