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Building Trades - High School Programs

Construction

Build Your Future from the Ground Up

Gain hands-on experience in carpentry, masonry, and residential construction—developing the skills Ohio’s workforce needs.

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Carpentry

Build the Skills to Shape Structures and Launch a Career in Construction

Train in the tools, techniques, and materials of the construction industry through hands-on, real-world learning. This program equips students with the core carpentry skills needed to repair, remodel, and build residential and commercial structures. From reading blueprints to framing walls and installing doors, students gain foundational knowledge and job-ready experience in a professional setting.

Develop skills in:

  • Blueprint Reading and Cost Estimating

  • Framing: Floors, Walls, Rafters, and Stairways

  • Interior and Exterior Trim and Finish

  • Roofing, Siding, and Drywall

  • Hand and Power Tool Operation

  • Site Preparation and Lumber Selection

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Carpentry Program-Specific Details

  • Paul Papesh

    Carpentry Instructor

    Phone: (440) 774-1051 ext. 22364

    ppapesh@lcjvs.net

  • Junior Year Courses
    Lab: 3 Credits
    English: 1 Credit
    Math: 1 Credit
    Science: 1 Credit
    Elective: 1 Credit

    Senior Year Courses
    Lab: 3 Credits
    English: 1 Credit
    Civics/Government: 1 Credit
    Math: 1 Credit
    Elective: .5 or 1 Credit

    Electives are subject to availability and will be scheduled through your counselor. 

  • Program Fees
    Carpentry I
    Tool Kits - $278.00
    Student Fees - N/A
    Total Cost- $278.00 (waived for students enrolled in free/reduced lunch program as of September 30)

    Carpentry II
    Tool Kits - N/A
    Student Fees - N/A
    Total Cost - N/A

  • Skills USA
    National Technical Honor Society

A technician in safety gear inspects an air conditioning unit on a rooftop.

Heating & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Powering Comfort and Efficiency in Ohio Homes and Businesses

Prepare for in-demand careers in the installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Students gain hands-on experience working with refrigeration systems, ductwork, electrical components, and sheet metal—developing the technical skills needed to keep indoor environments safe, comfortable, and energy efficient.

Build foundational skills in:

  • Refrigeration and Airflow Systems

  • Sheet Metal Fabrication and Pipe Fitting

  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

  • EPA Recovery Test Preparation

  • OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification

  • Hand and Power Tool Operation

This high-demand field offers students a direct path from high school to the workforce, aligning with Ohio’s growing need for skilled technicians in energy and construction industries.

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Heating and Air Condition (HVAC) Program-Specific Details

  • Dave Morgan
    Heating & Air Conditioning Instructor
    Phone: (440) 774-1051 ext. 22217
    dmorgan@lcjvs.net

  • Junior Year Courses
    Lab: 3 Credits
    English: 1 Credit
    Math: 1 Credit
    Science: 1 Credit
    Elective: 1 Credit

    Senior Year Courses
    Lab: 3 Credits
    English: 1 Credit
    Math: 1 Credit
    Elective: .5 or 1 Credit

    Electives are subject to availability and will be scheduled through your counselor.

     

  • Program Fees

    Heating and Air Conditioning I

    Tool Kits - $699.00

    Student Fees - N/A

    Total Cost- $699.00 (waived for students enrolled in free/reduced lunch program as of September 30)

    Heating and Air Conditioning II

    Tool Kits - N/A

    Student Fees - N/A

    Total Cost - N/A

     

  • SKillsUSA

    National Technical Honor Society

Industrial Electricity

Wired for Success: Powering Ohio’s Infrastructure and Industry

Train to install, maintain, and repair the electrical systems that keep factories, homes, and businesses running. This hands-on program prepares students to work with motors, transformers, control systems, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), while introducing the latest safety and code standards.

Build real-world experience in:

  • Commercial and Industrial Wiring

  • Electrical Circuits and Motor Controls

  • Blueprint Reading and Wiring Diagrams

  • OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification

  • CPR/First Aid Certification

  • Apprenticeship Connections with ABC and IBEW Local 129

Ohio’s growing manufacturing and construction sectors need skilled electricians—this program connects high school students directly to those high-demand opportunities.

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Industrial Electricity Program-Specific Details  

  • William Kuhn
    Industrial Electricity Instructor
    Phone: (440) 774-1051 ext. 22227
    bkuhn@lcjvs.net

  • Junior Year Courses
    Lab: 3 Credits
    English: 1 Credit
    Math: 1 Credit
    Science: 1 Credit
    Elective: 1 Credit

    Senior Year Courses
    Lab: 3 Credits
    English: 1 Credit
    Civics/Government: 1 Credit
    Science: 1 Credit
    Math: 1 Credit
    Elective: .5 or 1 Credit

    Electives are subject to availability and will be scheduled through your counselor.

     

  • Program Fees

    Industrial Electricity I

    Tool Kits - $421.00

    Student Fees - N/A

    Total Cost- $421.00 (waived for students enrolled in free/reduced lunch program as of September 30)

    Industrial Electricity II

    Tool Kits - N/A

    Student Fees - N/A

    Total Cost - N/A

     

  • SkillsUSA
    National Technical Honor Society

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Masonry

Build the Foundation of Ohio’s Future—One Brick at a Time

Master the craft of working with brick, block, stone, and concrete to shape structures that last. This hands-on program trains students to build walls, partitions, fireplaces, and more—using precision, power tools, and proven techniques.

Gain practical experience in:

  • Blueprint Reading & Cost Estimating

  • Bobcat Operation

  • OSHA 10-Hour Certification

  • Hand & Power Tool Safety

  • Joint, Bonding, and Finish Work

With strong ties to Ohio’s construction industry, this program sets high school students on a path toward workforce-ready careers in one of the state’s most in-demand trades.

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Masonry Program-Specific Details

  • David Rudisill
    Masonry Trades Instructor
    Phone: (440) 774-1051 ext. 22375
    drudisill@lcjvs.net

  • Junior Year Courses
    Lab: 3 Credits
    English: 1 Credit
    Math: 1 Credit
    Science: 1 Credit
    Elective: 1 Credit

    Senior Year Courses
    Lab: 3 Credits
    English: 1 Credit
    Science: 1 Credit
    Civics/Government: 1 Credit
    Math: 1 Credit
    Elective: .5 or 1 Credit

    Electives are subject to availability and will be scheduled through your counselor.

     

  • Program Fees

    Masonry Trades I

    Tool Kits - $334.00

    Student Fees - N/A

    Total Cost- $334.00 (waived for students enrolled in free/reduced lunch program as of September 30)

     

    Masonry Trades II

    Tool Kits - N/A

    Student Fees - N/A

    Total Cost - N/A

  • SkillsUSA

    National Technical Honor Society