At A Glance
Associate degree program with extensive hands-on training in the residential and commercial carpentry and construction industry.
Graduates are prepared to enter the workforce through multiple career pathways throughout the carpentry field with the technical skills for a sustainable career.
Carpenters appear on the 2025 High Priority Occupations List for the PA Workforce Development Boards where the program is offered and across the state.
Available at the Bethlehem Center.
Welcome to the Carpentry and Construction Technology Program
Interested in turning your love of hands-on work into a stable, well-paying career through carpentry? The Lackawanna College Carpentry and Construction Technology program has you covered and can help take your passion to the next level.
The Carpentry and Construction Technology program prepares and trains you for high-demand positions in the residential and commercial carpentry and construction fields. The program offers you a comprehensive educational experience, combining theory with extensive hands-on training.
Graduates of the program will learn the technical skills necessary to obtain a sustainable career as a Carpenter. The Carpentry and Construction Technology program is ideal for anyone interested in a career in the carpentry and construction field including those with no prior carpentry experience or training.
Your Career Starts Here
Employment rate of carpenters is projected to grow 4 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 76,500 openings for carpenters are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Across the U.S., Carpenters can earn between $38,760 and $98,370, with a median salary of $59,860 in Pennsylvania.
After earning your Carpentry and Construction Technology degree, you can expect to find employment with:
- General Contractors
- Residential Construction
- Commercial Construction
- Cabinet/Joinery Shops
The types of jobs you can begin upon receiving your degree include:
- Carpenter
- Carpenter/Framing
- Carpenter/Interior Finish
- Carpenter/Exterior Finish
- Estimator
More About the Program
Lackawanna College’s Carpentry and Construction Technology program, equips you with not only the technical skills required for a successful career, but also focuses on critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and the leadership skills required in the industry. You will gain valuable experience with blueprint reading, site layout, foundations and formwork, masonry, floor framing, wall framing, roof framing, stair construction, interior and exterior finishing, kitchen and cabinet design, and cabinet construction and joinery techniques. You will also be introduced to related electrical and plumbing techniques, cost estimating, construction contracts, and project management concepts.
Emphasis is placed on the mechanical and problem-solving skills necessary to take an active role in modern construction. You will gain knowledge of safety standards, OSHA regulations, Uniform Construction Code (UCC), and International Residential Code (IRC) requirements to ensure safe working practices, construction techniques, and design.
The Course Work
You will learn the following in the Carpentry and Construction Technology program:
- Tool Safety
- Blueprint Reading
- Excavation and Sitework
- Floor, Wall, and Roof Framing
- Stair Construction
- Drywall Installation and Finishing
- Painting
- Window and Door Installation
- Molding and Interior Trim
- Masonry
- Kitchen and Cabinet Design and Installation
- Exterior Finish
- Construction Cost Estimating
- Related Trades (Electrical, Plumbing)
- Remodeling Techniques
- Cabinet and Joinery Techniques
- Project Management
- Construction Contracts
Program costs for student tools and consumables are to be determined.