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Construction and Carpentry
MMSD CTE Programs of Study are a series of connected courses, experiential learning opportunities, and career support strategies aimed at helping students personalize and achieve their own educational and career goals.
The Construction & Carpentry Program of Study offers a sequence of courses specifically designed to prepare students for employment and postsecondary in manufacturing production, development logistics, inventory control, maintenance, Installation and repair production, quality assurance, warehousing, distribution center operations, and other related industries.
The earlier a student begins this sequence, the more opportunities they will have to explore fully educational and community options available.
High School Course Catalogs
Courses
- Construction & Woods 1
- Construction & Woods 2
- Construction & Woods 3
- Construction & Woods 4
Experiential/Work-based Learning Options.
- Job - Shadowing
- Career Internships
- Youth Apprenticeship: Architectural Drafting and Planning, Carpentry Fundamentals, Electrical Fundamentals, Gas Distribution Technician, Masonry/Concrete Fundamentals, Mechanical/HVAC Fundamentals, Plumbing/Sprinkler Fitting Fundamentals, Utilities Field Technician
Dual Credit Opportunities
- Fundamentals of Construction DTC
Career & Technical Student Organizations
Industry Certificates For High School Students
- National Center for Construction Education & Research
Post Secondary Options
Explore options in Pre-engineering Technology, Engineering, Construction Engineering &/or Management, Bio-computer Engineering, Air Force Aerospace Studies, Environmental Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Fabrication Technologies, Automation Systems Technology, Quality and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain & Operations Management, Air Force Aerospace Studies, Environmental Engineering, and others.
MMSD Graduation Requirements
Students need 22 credits to earn their diplomas. In addition, students need to pass the State of Wisconsin Civics Exam.
- English: 4 credits
- Math: 3 credits
- Social Studies: 3 credits
- Science: 3 credits
- Physical Education: 1.5 credits
- Health: .5 credits
- Financial Literacy: Complete .5 Personal Finance or Independent Living
- Humanities: 1 credit
- Civics Exam: Must Pass
Xello - MMSD Career Exploration Platform
As an MMSD student, you can explore all the six career paths (2 & 4 Year College, Apprenticeship, Job Training, Job/Employment, Military, and Gap Year) through Xello. Create an account today and find out which path is right for you!
Contact us at:
careerandtechnicaleducation@madison.k12.wi.us