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Carpentry Technology - Residential and Light Commercial Carpentry
Green River College
ETPL
This degree program prepares individuals to become successfully employed in the field of construction. Students can also apply these skills to a variety of jobs within the residential construction field. Students can choose to earn a variety of certificates related to residential carpentry, or can earn an AAS in Residential and Light Commercial Carpentry. After completion of the certificates or the degree, students can readily find employment as a carpenter helper for either general or specialty contractors. Generally, after a period of time, most students find themselves in jobs such as: lead carpenters, general contractors, specialty contractors, supervisors, vendor representatives, designers, retail sales specialists, building inspectors, or in other constructional-related employment such as construction management positions.
Average number of students who completed each year
16
Gender
Male
90%
Female
10%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
16%
Asian
11%
Black or African American
6%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
39%
Multi-racial
15%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
38%
30 to 39
29%
40 to 49
10%
50 and over
17%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
9%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
51%
Some college experience, but no degree
30%
Certificate or AA
2%
BA or higher
7%
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