Mid-America Technology Center

Description:
This career major will introduce students to the basic skills of a carpenter, safety practices and carpentry tools and equipment uses/operations.  The student will also be introduced to materials used in cabinet making, blueprint reading, planning, measuring, cutting, and constructing cabinets and installing hardware.  The students will further gain understanding and use of these skills by building a moveable house that is sold at a sealed-bid auction.

Hours:
Morning session – 8:10 – 11:10 a.m.
Afternoon session – 12:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Career Opportunities:
Framing construction
Interior finish work (including cabinet making)
Exterior finish construction

Application Process:
High school students see home school counselor.
Adults contact Mid-America counselor 405-449-3391

Average Salary:
$12,480-$39,000

Accreditation:
NCA (North Central Association)
ODCTE (Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education)
NCCER (National Center for Construction Education & Research)

Additional Information:
Tuition: $10220
SOC Code: 47-2031
Completion Rate: 59%
Job Placement Rate: 77%
Mid-America does not participate in student loans, so median debt loan is not applicable.