~ Photos by Claudia Ferro

The Somerville High School Carpentry class, led by teachers Mario Sousa and Robert day, are turning out some fine crafters. The Construction Technology department is the gateway to one of the highest paid, in demand, occupations in the United States today.

Entering students get a comprehensive introduction to safety, hand and power tools. The students will then progress to construction techniques and eventually residential house construction and remodeling.

Off site projects are common in the third and fourth year of study. The fourth year students are encouraged to obtain co-operative work placements. Post secondary articulation agreements are in place and all construction technology students are directed whenever possible to study at the post-secondary level. Business classes make a fine addition to a students four year course of study