Cabinetmaking and Millwork Courses

In technical terms, Cabinetmaking and Millwork is a field of study focused on the knowledge and technical skills to fabricate wood and composite materials from raw material into a complete article Get more details below including other Georgia colleges that offer cabinetmaking and millwork courses.

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Columbus Technical College

701 S. Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA

Columbus Technical College, located in Columbus, Georgia, was founded in and 1961 and was originally known as Columbus Area Vocational-Technical School and was a part of the Muscogee County School District. The school was merged with Muscogee Area Vocational-Technical School in 1965, resulting in an expansion of the latter's campus as the new home of the combined institutions.  The school experienced growth and expansion over the following years, and in 2000 was renamed Columbus Technical College due to changing legislation that allowed associate degree institutions to be called colleges. The school is one of thirty four in Georgia that are part of the Technical College System of Georgia.

Academics

Columbus Technical College provides education and training in a number of high demand fields for the purposes of long term employment for students after graduation. The education provided lays a foundation for individuals to build upon through experience and on the job skill development and training. Programs are in high demand fields and often instructed by industry professionals. Education is often divided by classroom and practical settings, with practical settings allowing for supervised skill development in an environment that emulates real world locations. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Horticulture
• Business Administration
• Carpentry
• Nursing Assistant
• Cosmetology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Columbus Technical College admits any individual that is at least eighteen years old or has a high school diploma or equivalent. Students should supply test scores and transcripts if available, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to the start of the first semester. Meeting with a counselor to discuss enrollment options prior to registration is also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Cabinetmaking and Millwork Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Columbus Technical College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Description

Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, cabinetmakers and bench carpenters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $32570

Model Makers, Wood

Description

Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products. Includes wood jig builders and loft workers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, model makers, wood employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.4% from 2014 to 2024

Patternmakers, Wood

Description

Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, patternmakers, wood employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.3% from 2014 to 2024

Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood

Description

Set up, operate, or tend wood sawing machines. May operate CNC equipment. Includes lead sawyers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 790
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $29700

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).