Students can find job opportunities as a carpentry helper in residential and light commercial settings. Students can get their Class C General Contractor License and start their own business. Students can find careers as construction workers in many areas of the construction world.

Program Statistics

  • 60% of graduates secure a job before graduation.

What Hours Would I Work?

Normal work weeks for carpenters is 40 hours per week, with some deadlines to finish a job requiring overtime.

Where Can I Live?

The job opportunity for carpenters is anywhere in the nation, including Southwest Virginia.

Faculty & Staff

Danny Choate
Danny Choate
(276) 744-4973
dchoate@wcc.vccs.edu