Building Projects

BOCES Career and Technical Education PROGRAMs

Building Projects

In the Building Projects program, you’ll dive into hands-on construction skills through real projects—like benches, sheds, and even tiny houses—while exploring a variety of trades and work-based learning experiences.

Whether you’re into woodworking, construction, or just like working with your hands, this program gives you the tools and experience to turn raw materials into real-world results—and sets you up for careers in the skilled trades.

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Life long learning

Introduction to the Trades: Learn by Doing

BOCES Building Projects is a two-year program for high school juniors and seniors that introduces students to the fundamentals of construction and the skilled trades through hands-on, project-based learning.

From woodworking and electrical wiring to tool safety and cost analysis, students gain practical skills by building real projects—like stools, sheds, and even tiny houses.

Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment in the building trades or further technical training.

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4 Credits

Students will have the opportunity to earn up to four credits per year in CTE or a combination of CTE and integrated academic credit for career and financial management, math and science.

2 Year Program

This two-year program gives juniors and seniors hands-on training in modern vehicle repair, diagnostics, and maintenance—preparing students for entry-level jobs or advanced technical education.

Hands-On Projects That Make a Real Impact

Forget sitting at a desk all day—this is learning by building. In the Building Projects program, students take pride in creating real, usable structures from the ground up. From custom benches and sheds to small-scale homes, every project is a chance to sharpen your skills, work as a team, and see the results of your hard work take shape.

Whether you’re using power tools for the first time or already have a knack for fixing things, you’ll gain the experience and confidence to take on real-world challenges—and make something that lasts.

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