This degree program offers hands-on training in all aspects of residential building, including framing, foundations, masonry, insulation, interior finishing, plumbing and electrical work. Graduates will also learn skills critical to good construction management and will be prepared to work in the construction industry, performing surveys for construction site layouts, applying proper building codes, and preparing drawings for residential and commercial construction projects.
Graduates may choose to enter the workforce or continue their education at a four year-college.
Some of the Capital Region's top home builders got their start in this program.
Certification Prep
Coursework in the program prepares you for certifications offered by BPI, ACI and NICET.
Working Experience (Connect You)
Connect You gives students work experience in their chosen career field while they are still enrolled in classes. Students are usually hired on a full-time basis during the summer between their first and second years. Some students also continue to work on a part-time basis when school resumes in the fall. Positions often lead to full-time jobs upon graduation.
In recent years, students have obtained positions with local companies, including:
Advance Testing
BBL Construction Industries
D.A. Collins
The Michaels Group
N.Y.S. Department of Transportation
Soil and Materials Testing Inc.
Watervliet Housing Authority
While utilizing the Connect You education program is not a requirement, it can provide students with valuable work experience while they are still enrolled in classes.
Explore Related Careers
NOTE: Additional educational requirements and/or certifications may be needed for some careers.
The Center for Careers and Transfer provides career resources and services and help in identifying your skills and interests and how they connect to career possibilities. Transfer counseling services are also available and a list of transfer agreements are posted.
Get in Touch
Department or program information:
Joseph Dana
Engineering, Architecture and Manufacturing DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON
