Construction Trades

The Construction Trades program provides immersive, field-based experience covering the entire residential building process, from framing to electrical, plumbing installation, and completing interior and exterior finishes. Students develop technical proficiency in core building procedures while learning the safety and operational standards required for the modern skilled trades. This comprehensive training prepares students for immediate workforce entry or advanced placement in construction management degree programs.

• Hands-on Activities- In the Construction Trades class, students gain industry-ready skills by building functional items to master the safe operation of construction tools. They advance to trade-specific "mock-up" stations where they practice residential wiring, flooring, trim, and learn to hang and finish drywall. 
• Real World Opportunities- In this class, students will network with professional guest speakers, have the opportunity to build projects within the community, and visit industry experts.  
• Related Careers- Contractor, Demolition Worker, Electrician, Masonry, Construction Manager, Building Inspector, and many more.
• Architecture College Credit is available as a state-wide articulated program. Students who successfully complete the program will have the opportunity to earn college credit from:
  • Gogebic Community College
  • Northern Michigan University

Instructor: Ross Pope

Year Started at CCRESA: 2002

Work Experience in Career Field: Licensed contractor and certified teacher

What inspired you to teach in your program career field? My goal is to help students who may struggle academically gain confidence to know that there are many career opportunities for them.

What are some interests outside of the classroom? Building projects, golfing, fishing, and pickleball.

How do you hope your students will remember you? As a patient teacher who helped them get into the construction field.