The Skilled Trades pathway prepares students for hands-on careers in construction, maintenance, and technical trades that are essential to everyday life and the workforce. Students learn how skilled trade professionals build, repair, and maintain systems and structures while developing practical, job-ready skills.

Instruction focuses on tool and equipment use, workplace safety, measurement, materials, and foundational trade techniques. Students also develop problem-solving skills, teamwork, and professional work habits that are critical in trade and technical environments.

This pathway supports preparation for careers in the skilled trades and provides a strong foundation for apprenticeships, trade school programs, or continued technical education. Students may also have opportunities to prepare for industry-recognized safety or trade-related certifications that support career readiness.