Course Description: The course combines instruction with hands-on practice, guiding students through real construction tasks over 12 weeks, ending with a final project and career exploration.
 
Participants learn essential skills such as:
Basic construction math and measurements
Safe use of hand and power tools
Building principles, including subfloors, walls, and roofs
Installing doors and windows
 
Overall progression: Students move from foundational knowledge → tool skills → full structural building (floors, walls, roof) → finishing elements and career readiness.
 
Completion/Certificate: This is a community education course where you will receive a certificate from the instructor at the end of the course.
 
Details:
Start Date: September 14, 2026
End Date: December 17, 2026
 
Location: New Hope Education Center (175 Jefferson Ave.)
 
Days: Mondays
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
 
Teacher: Henry Tilson
 
Cost: $350