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Construction Academy

GWHS construction student carrying lumber
GWHS student in construction class.

This pathway prepares students in areas of construction trades and construction management through hands-on projects and concurrent enrollment.

"My goal after high school is to finish my construction degree. Start working in that field and start my cattle ranch." -- Tucker, Greeley West HS

Construction Pathway

Career Pathway Courses:

Post-Secondary Occupations:

  • Construction & Building Inspector - $56,000 - Associate
  • Construction Manager - $85,000 - Bachelor
  • Architecture Drafter - $49,000 - Bachelor
  • Electrician - $51,000 - Post-Secondary Certificate

CONSTRUCTION COURSE SEQUENCE

College Credit Opportunities

  • CAR 1005 - Jobsite Layout/ Print Reading 

  • CAD 2220 - Revit 

  • AEC 1200 - Print Reading (Residential and Commercial) 

  • AEC 1520 - Construction Material & Systems 

  • Earn an AAS in Construction Management from Aims for FREE through the PTECH program 

Interior Design Pathway

This pathway is designed to provide students with the opportunity to make floor and furnishing plans by using computer aided drafting and hand drafting skills.

Career Pathway Courses:

  • Interior Design I & II
  • Design Seminar

Post-Secondary Occupations:

  • Interior Designer - $50,000 - Associate
  • Interior Design Consultant - $32,000 - Associate
  • Commercial Interior Designer - $48,000 - Bachelor

Extended Learning & Leadership Opportunities:

  • Career Explore Internships

Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTech) Earn an AAS Degree in Industrial Technology; while in high school!

Greeley-Evans School District 6 has partnered with industry leaders and Aims Community college to offer a unique educational program allowing high school students to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Construction Management while gaining valuable work experience - all while still in high school!

Electrical Pathway

Student Electrician

This pathway focuses on careers in electrical through hands-on projects, concurrent enrollment, and job shadows.

Electrical/Construction Pathway College Credit Opportunities (Concurrent Enrollment)

  • Intro to Carpentry 
  • Basic Safety 
  • Hand and Power Tools 
  • Print Reading Residential/Commercial 
  • NCCER Electrical I 
  • International Building Codes
  • NCCER Electrical II 
  • Construction Equipment, Methods and Planning
  • NCCER Electrical III
  • Contracts and Legal Environment

Post-Secondary Occupations:

  • Electrician - $69,647 - Post Secondary Certificates
  • Electrical Engineering - $102,477 - Bachelor’s