Title: Research local and regional opportunities in the construction industry.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Focusing on the Carpentry Profession

Research should include

- employment outlook sources (e.g., Virginia Employment Commission, Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- job posting sites
- education requirements.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to develop both an online and a hard-copy version of a résumé?
- Why is it a good idea to perform research about a company before interviewing with that company?
- How should carpenters dress for interviews?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module One (27101-13): Orientation to the Trade

Module One (27101-13) reviews the history of the carpentry trade, describes the apprentice program, identifies career opportunities for carpenters, explores the SkillsUSA program, and lists the responsibilities and characteristics a carpenter should possess.

NCCER Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, 2015

00108-15 Basic Employability Skills

Module Eight (00108-15) provides trainees with guidance related to finding and securing a position in the construction trades. In addition, guidance in the areas of problem-solving and effective interaction with others is offered to help ensure their success in the construction trades.