ACE / Hoop CTI Information

ACE Construction Trades Program Application (Due January 30) 

ACE/CTI Application  Two Year Program Flyer

 

An opportunity to take classes with other ACE/Hoop students.  In the first year, your cohort takes classes designed to provide knowledge, safety, and skills in the carpentry construction trade.  It introduces common construction skills, including safety, codes, construction drawings, tools, walls, flooring, and roof systems. The second year you begin your studies in Electrical which provides beginning knowledge, safety, and skills in the electrical construction trade. This program is an introduction to common construction including tools, safety, codes, installation of circuitry, equipment, construction drawings, and a basic understanding of electricity.

You will complete the program with a Certificate of Carpentry and Electrical which can lead you to employment as carpentry or electrical technicians on residential and commercial job sites.

You must apply during your Sophomore year of high school. The program meets 5 weeks during the summer semester and every Saturday for 14 weeks during the fall and spring semesters.

 

 

ACE/HOL CTI Schedule of Program*

Summer 1 (5 weeks) Monday – Thursday 

  • Foundation of Construction Safety (1 credit)
  • Foundation of Construction Trades (6 credits)

Fall 1 (14 weeks) Saturday

  • Carpentry: Floor Systems (3 credits)
  • Carpentry:  Wall Systems (3 credits)

Spring 1 (14 weeks) Saturdays

  • Carpentry: Ceiling and Roof Systems (3 credits)

Certificate of Completion:  Construction Trades Carpentry  (16 college credits completed)

Summer 2 (5 weeks) Monday – Thursday 

  • Student choice of elective class with Early College (3 credits)

Fall 2 (14 weeks) Saturday

  • Electrical: Introduction to Electrical (6 credits)

Spring 2 (14 weeks) Saturday

  • Electrical: Raceways and Wire-ways (6 credits)

Certificate of Completion: Construction Trades Electrical (12 college credits)

*schedule/name of classes may be subject to change

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How to apply:

Please reach out to your high school counselor for a paper application or fill out the interest form (below) for us to send you an application.

  1. Recommendation: First/Last name of someone who will Recommend you to the program (teacher, coach, counselor, someone that knows you well academically & socially) no family members.
  2. Self-Recommendation 
  3. Unofficial High School Transcript (this is to verify the number of credits you have)
  4. Personal Statement (300 words): How will participating in the ACE/HOL CTI Program help you reach the goals you have set for yourself?
    • Be specific in your answer, we want to hear about you, your story and why you would like to participate in this program.  Be sure to include:
      • Your future career, education, and personal goals
      • Why you are motivated to accomplish your goals
      • Any obstacles that may hinder or slow you down from reaching your goals
      • Why do you believe this program is a good fit for you?