Wheels of Learning

Origin of Wheels of Learning:
In 1991, the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) was established by the construction industry to develop and maintain standardized craft training programs. Its nationally accredited Wheels of Learning program is modular in format and built on industry-wide competency standards. Covering 25 different craft areas, Wheels of Learning is considered the benchmark for craft training in the construction industry. (Carpentry is offered at Mitchell High School)

 Description
This course is designed to give hands-on construction experience.

This course covers:

• Construction Safety

• Construction Math

• Hand Tools

• Power Tools

• Blueprint Reading

Students will begin to develop skills necessary for a career in the construction industry.

Job Site Visits
The Construction Technology Class conducts field trips to actual job sites to observe first hand the various construction trade.  Students are given an opportunity to see the working environment and see the career possibilities in construction.  The students are able to ask questions of the job superintendent to better understand the different aspects of the construction field.

Job Shadowing
Students from the Construction Technology Class are given the opportunity to observe the work one-on-one with a foreman or superintendent for two hours to get a more in-depth perspective to the various construction trades.

Summer Employment
Major contractors in the area offer students summer employment. Students can experience different construction trades to help in making better career decisions in the industry.

The parents, students and staff of Mitchell High School believe that all students will learn in our safe, academically rigorous environment, which is driven by high expectations and standards-based instruction. Our Staff will work with parents and community members in developing students who are responsible, literate and caring citizens. 

We value our diverse student body. We will collaborate in our learning community to address the various educational needs of our students. We accept no excuses for failure as we prepare students for post-secondary experiences.