This program of study provides students with the opportunity to prepare for careers in the carpentry pathway in the construction trades cluster. Students learn career related information, safety, construction theory, and material and equipment use. Students will also be exposed to new technologies including green building, alternative energies, and weatherization. Students who successfully complete the four courses will be issued a certificate of concentration in Carpentry which satisfies the Maryland high school graduation requirement. This program of study is affiliated with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). This program of study is available to students starting in 10th grade.