Lorain County JVS High School

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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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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