High School
Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
High schools that lack a formal CTE space or teacher can now offer a recognized pre-apprenticeship program that offers up to 16 college credit hours. The program uses only hand tools so can be set up in almost any classroom and when offered as an elective, does not require a CTE certification or extra insurance.
Students also earn certificates for each level completed and gain exposure to the Carpenters Union. Post high school, students may apply to the Carpenters Union apprenticeship program or use credits towards degrees.
Teachers are trained and supported by Maplewoodshop which also provides all equipment and project materials. Curriculum, rubrics, assessments, and pacing guides provided by the Carpenters International Training Fund are approved in all 50 states.
Benefits
Earn up to 16 transferable college credits in high school with Career Connections from the Carpenters International Training Fund (CITF).
Curriculum approved in all 50 states.
Implement in any room using only hand-powered tools
Staff with any credentialed teacher by offering as an elective.
Pathways towards apprenticeships with the Carpenters Union
Early exposure to the trades
Collaboration, resiliency, design thinking
Tactile, project based learning
Features
Professional Development for your teachers.
No CTE certification required
All hand powered tools and portable equipment
State recognized curriculum called Career Connections from the Carpenters International Training Fund (CITF)
Rubrics and assessment included
All project materials provided ready to use
Math training using hands-on learning
Exposure to the EASRCC and its local council representatives
Progression
Carpentry 1 | Carpentry 2 | Carpentry 3 | |
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Three Year Plan: | 9th or 10th | 10th or 11th |
11th or 12th |
Two Year Plan: | Can be completed in a Semester meeting 5 days a week. | Can be completed in a Semester meeting 5 days a week. | Typically runs full year. |
Curriculum: | Project Book 1 + One Trade Many Careers | Project Book 2 + Math for the Trades | Project Book 3: Residential Building |
Projects: |
Sanding block |
CITF Storage Chest |
CITF Stair Step Bookcase |
Certification of Completion and
Issuance of College Credits
The EASRCC partners with Thomas Edison State University (TESU) to offer 16 credit hours upon completion of books 1, 2 and either Book 3. The teacher submits documentation attesting that a given student has demonstrated the competencies for each project book to the EASRCC which then provides certificates of completion.
The student may then submit the three certificates of completion for books 1, 2 and 3 to TESU along with a nominal registration fee (currently $420) to receive 16 credits which may be used in any university or college nationwide.
Further, if the student attends TESU, they may use these credits towards:
AAS Construction and Facilities Support
BS Construction
BS Technical Studies
Learn more about transcripts at the Thomas Edison State University Site