The Construction Trades Department offers a comprehensive training program for those interested in a career in Cabinetmaking, Carpentry or Computer-Aided Drafting. The graduates are prepared for high-paying positions within the construction industry. Individuals enrolled in the Cabinetmaking program learn how to design, build and install kitchen cabinets and built-ins.
Students design and build the cabinets for the houses that the carpentry students construct.
In addition, they design and build cabinets for private individuals. The program includes work in drafting, math, hands-on construction of cabinets, and working with customers. This program is the only one of its kind in South Dakota. The Carpentry program offers an 18-month curriculum in basic and advanced carpentry. Students spend a large percentage of their time at a job site in an actual construction situation.