School Contacts

For Applications and Registration

Trenton Middle/High Guidance

Dana Smithers

(352) 463-3210

smithersd@mygcsd.org

Laura Klock

klockl@mygcsd.org

Carpentry Coordinator

Chris Owens

owensc@mygcsd.org

(352) 463-3485

Resources

Carpentry Academy

Have you noticed the construction industry is booming? Acquire the skills you need to join the workforce in the field of construction. The Carpentry Program at Trenton High School provides students with the opportunity to learn basic skills of construction and earn two industry certifications through the National Center of Construction Education and Research. Students will receive hands-on opportunities to practice their carpentry skills through a variety of building projects.

NCCER

THS Carpentry Logo

Students can choose any of the options listed below as their sequence of courses in the academy.

This program is open to all incoming ninth graders in Bell and Trenton, with school-to school transportation provided by the district. Students must apply in order to be considered for acceptance into the Carpentry Program.

Carpentry Pathways (THS Only)

  • Carpentry Fundamentals

  • Carpentry Layout

  • Carpentry Framing

  • Carpentry Exterior

  • Carpentry Finish

Industry Certifications

  • NCCER Carpentry Level 1

  • NCCER Carpentry Level 2

Career Opportunities

  • Carpenter

  • Framer

  • Construction Worker

  • Site Superintendent

Students are able to complete more than one program of study if scheduling and space permits. Several courses within the Carpentry programs of study may be used to satisfy the practical art credit graduation requirement.

courses within the Engineering and Drafting programs
courses within the Engineering and Drafting programs
courses within the Engineering and Drafting programs
courses within the Engineering and Drafting programs
courses within the Engineering and Drafting programs
Middle School Carpentry
Middle School carpentry