Columbia Heights Educational Campus

Pre Engineering and Building Trades

The Building Trades and Pre Engineering Programs prepare students, through a blend of classroom theory and hands-on experience, for careers in the industrial arts and engineering fields.

For many students the building trades program provides their first steps to the carpentry, building renovations, electrical, and plumbing trades. Fundamentals are taught in material identification and equipment use for cabinet construction, woodworking, wall covering, tiling, and basic electrical and plumbing. Skills are also developed in drawing and blueprinting and applied to computer assisted drafting. Apprenticeships with local trades are provided to seniors.

The PreEngineering program uses team oriented and hands-on project-based experiences to teach students the key elements and skills of engineering and technology-based careers. The courses include the following: Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Civil Engineering and Architecture. Students gain real world experience through internships with a local industry during the summer and have the opportunity to earn college credit.