Construction

The construction department gives students at YouthBuild Columbus Community School the opportunity to gain hands-on, real life experience in the building process. Students will either participate in the rehabilitation of low-income homes within the City of Columbus or participate in building projects within the construction lab.

Students will learn the following residential construction skills:

Basic Construction Safety
Construction Math
Hand Tools
Power Tools
Blueprints
Communication
Employability
Green Building

Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive an NCCER Certificate that gives them accreditation across the country in the residential construction industry.

YouthBuild Columbus Community School

1183 Essex Avenue • Columbus, OH 43201

(614) 291-0805 • f: (614) 291-0890

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