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  • Work hands-on with the latest power tools and equipment in Gateway’s state-of-the-art construction lab. Gain practical experience building walls, framing doorways and installing drywall.
  • Gain valuable skills to impress your future employer that go beyond physical abilities, such as blueprint reading, surveying, estimating and math for construction.
  • Graduate prepared to work on a wide range of residential and commercial building projects. Your career options include carpenter, junior expeditor or construction worker.
  • Earn great wages in a growing industry. Rough carpenters, framers, and carpenters can earn as much as $54,000 annually according to EMSI. Begin a rewarding career doing the work you love! 
Program Credits
32
LOCATION
Kenosha Campus
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees: $5,695
Books and Supplies: $2,404
Start Dates
Fall
Salary Outlook
$54,038
Career Opportunities:
Framer, Finisher, General Construction Laborer

Building Trades – Carpentry Career Pathway

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Technical diplomas help students learn hands-on occupational skills in as little as one or two years for full-time students. Technical diploma opportunities in this pathway include:

Building Trades – Carpentry

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.