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Building Trades - High School Programs

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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

    📧Email: ppapesh@lcjvs.net
    📞 (440) 774-1051 ext. 22364

     

  • JUNIIOR YEAR:

     Construction Technology – Core and Sustainable Construction

     Principles of Wood Construction

     

    SENIOR YEAR:

    Structural Coverings and Finishes

    Structural Systems  

     

  • 3M: Head, Eye and Face Protection

    3M: Hearing and Noise Protection

    3M: Respiratory Protection

    Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Operator Training Program

    Career Connection Certificates - Level 1

    Career Connection Certificates - Level 2

    Career Connection Certificates - Level 3

    Forklift Operation1

    Manlift Operation1

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training1

    Ohio State Apprenticeship Council Recognized Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion - Construction

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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

    📧Email: dmorgan@lcjvs.net
    📞 (440) 774-1051 ext. 22217

  • JUNIIOR YEAR:

     Construction Technology – Core and Sustainable Construction

     Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems

     

    SENIOR YEAR:

    Heating and Cooling Systems

    Sheet Metal

     

  • 3M: Head, Eye and Face Protection

    3M: Hearing and Noise Protection

    3M: Respiratory Protection

    Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Operator Training Program

    Forklift Operation1

    Manlift Operation1

    Career Connection Certificates - Level 1

    Career Connection Certificates - Level 2

    Career Connection Certificates - Level 3

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training1

    Ohio State Apprenticeship Council Recognized Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion - Construction

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

    📧Email: bkuhn@lcjvs.net
    📞 (440) 774-1051 ext. 22227

  • UNIIOR YEAR:

     Construction Technology – Core and Sustainable Construction

     Construction Electrical Systems

     

    SENIOR YEAR:

    Residential Electrical Systems

    Commercial and Industrial Construction Electrical Systems

     

  • Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Operator Training Program

    Forklift Operation1

    NC3/Greenlee Professional Tools - Basic Conduit Bending

    NC3/Greenlee Professional Tools - Hand Bending

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training1

    Ohio State Apprenticeship Council Recognized Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion - Construction

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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

  • JUNIIOR YEAR:

     Construction Technology – Core and Sustainable Construction

     Masonry-Brick and Block

     

    SENIOR YEAR:

    Concrete and Residential Masonry

    Construction Safety and Crew Leadership

     

  • Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Operator Training Program

    Forklift Operation1

    Manlift Operation1

    NCCER Core

    NCCER Level 1 - Masonry

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training1

    Ohio State Apprenticeship Council Recognized Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion - Construction