Carpentry Courses

The carpentry program at Vincennes University prepares students for careers working as carpenters for manufacturing firms, government agencies, retail establishments, and other industries. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to lay out, cut, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures, using hand and power tools. Program courses include: technical mathematics, framing, construction materials and selection, job estimating, blueprint reading, foundations and roughing-in, finishing carpentry techniques, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer carpentry courses.

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Vincennes University

12 S Second St, Vincennes, IN

Vincennes University is a post-secondary institution located in small-town Vincennes, Indiana. With an enrollment of some 10,000 students, Vincennes is small compared to her big sister, Indiana University. But VU has a big spirit: its motto, “Smaller certainly doesn’t imply inferior,” communicates the school’s commitment to big ideals. Vincennes is the perfect choice for students who desire a university education but prefer a more intimate environment. In the spirit of proving it is “small but not inferior,” the school offers over two hundred degree programs in a variety of disciplines from the humanities and performing arts to science and business.

Well-rounded university students don’t study all the time; they join fraternities or sororities, perform community service, and spend time developing leadership skills. Vincennes offers an array of extracurricular activities. The Red Skelton Performing Arts Center and the Donald G. Bell Recreational Facility are points of school pride, offering cultural and fitness enrichment as well.

Paying for college is a valid concern for students facing the college years, but with its affordable tuition costs, Vincennes is an attractive option! And academic scholarships, partial and full home-school scholarships, work study, and financial aid are available to help qualified students defray educational costs.

Students with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. For details, contact the VU admissions office. Students who desire the best of both worlds—a university education in an intimate environment—will agree that Vincennes University is their best choice.

Students Enrolled in the Carpentry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Vincennes University has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Construction Carpenters

Description

Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, construction carpenters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.4% from 2014 to 2024

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