Carpentry - CTE Program

Carpentry Program at Rockaway Park H.S. - Career and Technical Education 

Career and Technical Education programs offer you:

• Classes that teach you skills you will need to be successful in work and life after high school.
• A class in Career and Financial Management that will help you to explore careers, learn about the workplace, and prepare you to manage your own money.
• Teachers who have worked in their career areas and who hold industry certifications and professional licenses.
• Opportunities for you to earn industry-recognized certifications that can help you to prepare for internships and jobs while you are still in school.
• Work-based learning experiences like career mentoring, workplace tours, job shadowing, and internships that will help you build professional skills.
• You will learn skills such as planning for success, collaboration, problem solving, social awareness and professional attitude.

A high school diploma with Career and Technical Education endorsement is granted to students enrolled in NY State-approved programs of study who complete the following requirements:

• 44 credits including the CTE career electives
• Pass 5 Regents
• Pass a 3-part technical assessment (this may be an industry recognized credential)
• Work based learning experiences in career awareness, exploration, and career development
• Work skills profile

CTE courses part of our Carpentry Program at Rockaway Park H.S. include: 

• Boatbuilding
• Carpentry I
• Carpentry II
• Career and Financial Management