Students in the Construction Trades program at Erie County Technical School are gaining hands-on experience and workforce skills through a unique learning environment that combines classroom instruction with real-world job opportunities.
According to Principal Dave Swanson, the three-year Construction Trades program serves nearly 100 students and provides comprehensive training in a variety of construction techniques and practices. The program is led by two instructors who guide students through projects that help prepare them for careers in the skilled trades.
Inside the construction lab, students learn the fundamentals of the industry by tackling projects of all sizes. Their work ranges from building wooden dog houses in the classroom to contributing to larger community projects, including Millcreek Township’s Rainbow Bridge…