The Academy of Construction Technology, located on the W. T. Loften High School campus, is a high school magnet program available to all Alachua County students. The course sequence of the academy is designed to prepare students for a wide variety of careers in the construction industry from carpentry or masonry to contracting and architecture. Students in the Academy of Construction Technology program will take all the course requirements for graduation. These are available to the students as either standard or honors courses. Opportunities are also provided for work-based learning experiences such as Career Shadowing, Cooperative Education, and Youth Apprenticeships.
Jobs are available locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Starting salaries for skilled entry-level workers are excellent. There are many opportunities for skilled craftspeople in the construction industry to start their own businesses. Yes, I am interested in more information.