The Carpentry Program at the Caldwell Regional Career Center is preparing students to build their talents while building the community.
Cerulean resident Greg Creekmur has been in the carpentry business for over 30 years and is teaching students the foundations for a career.
click to download audioStudents can obtain 2 certificates when completing this course.
click to download audioUpon graduation, a student is prepared to enter the workforce as a residential carpenter laborer.
click to download audioThe carpentry trade has changed over the years and students need training on the new tools.
click to download audioCreekmur says you still need to know how to drive a nail.
click to download audioHe shares there are many different areas to the carpentry vocation.
click to download audioCreekmur said there is no experience necessary to take this class and it also offers students a chance to use their talents to make various wood items including duck calls as well as salt & pepper shakers.
Keeping a clean work area and cleaning up is part of the job.
click to download audioCreekmur feels that learning these skills is beneficial to both the student and others.
click to download audioThe carpentry course at the Career Center has 40-50 students each semester.
