Title: Research local and regional opportunities in the construction industry.
Course: Carpentry I (17003-I) > Section: Performing Basic Carpentry Skills

Research should include

- employment outlook sources (e.g., Virginia Employment Commission [VEC], U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics [BLS])
- job posting sites
- education requirements.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to develop both an online and a hard-copy version of a résumé?
- Why is it a good idea to perform research about a company before interviewing with that company?
- How should carpenters dress for interviews?

NCCER Carpentry

General Carpentry, Module 27101 Orientation to Carpentry reviews the history of the carpentry trade, describes the apprentice program, identifies career opportunities for carpenters, explores the SkillsUSA program, and lists the responsibilities and characteristics a carpenter should possess.

NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills

Module 00108 Basic Employability Skills provides trainees with guidance related to finding and securing a position in the construction trades. In addition, guidance in the areas of problem-solving and effective interaction with others is offered to help ensure their success in the construction trades.