Programs

Construction Trades
High School Students Only

Carpentry
Program

Real construction experience, working with local community organizations and training in TCR's state-of-the-art facility, covering everything from project layout and concrete to framing, trim work, and drywall installation.

Program Overview

About This Program

The Carpentry program walks students through the facets of construction with hands-on experience working alongside local community organizations, as well as honing skills in TCR's on-campus training facility, which incorporates both physical and simulation training exercises.

Upon completion, students sit for the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) certification exam.

For a full course breakdown, view theGeneral Catalog (PDF).

Skills Covered

Project Layout
Excavating
Concrete Work
Framing
Trim Work
Drywall Installation
NCCER Certification Exam upon Completion

Eligibility

Who Can Enroll

This program is open to high school students only. It is not available to post-secondary applicants.

Federal Financial Aid Not Available

This program does not qualify for Federal Financial Aid (Pell Grants, SEOG, or Federal Work Study). However, grant and scholarship opportunities may be available. Visit thescholarships pageto learn more.

Admissions Requirements

Conditions of Enrollment

Government-Issued Photo IDA photocopy of a valid government-issued ID, driver's license, state ID, or passport.
Official TranscriptsMust be sent directly to TCR from your previously attended school. Hand-delivered or unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

Schedule

Class Schedule

Daily
7:30 AM – 11:05 AMIn-seat classroom instruction

Tuition & Fees

Program Cost

Costs are broken out by semester below. All fees are paid directly to TCR. This program does not include indirect cost estimates as it is structured for high school concurrent enrollment students.

Semester 1

Includes tools, safety glasses & books

Tuition In State$1,345.50
Administrative Fees$305.04
Program Fees$275.00
Course Fees$72.54
Test Fees$72.00
Books$95.00
Shirt/Glasses$72.00
Semester 1 Total$2,237.08

Semester 2

Weeks 19–36

Tuition In State$1,656.00
Administrative Fees$279.28
Program Fees$320.00
Course Fees$89.28
Semester 2 Total$2,344.56
Combined Total: Tuition & FeesPaid directly to TCR across both semesters
$4,581.64

Ready to build something real?

Contact admissions to learn more about the Carpentry program.

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