Academics & Programs
Career Programs

Building Trades

The Building Trades program meets the job needs of the Philadelphia area. Jobs in facility maintenance are expected to grow by 6% by 2024.* This program provides skills needed for the building trades, property maintenance, and construction field. Students gain relevant classroom, and hands-on experience in carpentry, construction management, facility maintenance, electricity, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing. The program is designed to build a strong work ethic and employable skills.

In their senior year, approximately 50% to 75% of students are employed in a co-op position.

* U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics

Certifications

List of 5 items.

  • First Aid & CPR/AED

    • 95% of students earned their certifications in 2022
    • 100% of 11th graders earned their cert in 2024 with 50% of seniors (some opt out for co-op)

  • National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) in core curriculum

    • 92% of students earned certification over last 5 years

  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30

    • 93% of students earned certification since 2015

  • Shop instructor is NCCER Certified

  • Students are now tested and scored by NOCTI

Destinations

Williamson College of the Trades.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.

Full-time employment with companies such as Campus Apartments, Elliott Lewis, PTR Baler & Compactor, and University City Housing
Apprenticeships with various trade unions.

Four-year colleges such as Cabrini University.

Two-year colleges such as Community College of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Find Us

2900 W Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1803
Phone: (215) 226-1225
Fax: (215) 228-6337

About

Mercy Career & Technical High School opens doors and creates opportunities, providing contemporary job options and a non-traditional path to higher education.