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The Carpenter’s House is a unique mentorship program led by architectural engineer Jerry Vesey that offers engaging spring and summer building projects. Children ages eight to seventeen learn how to safely use basic building tools to complete entry-level carpentry, electrical, and plumbing projects. Each project is intentionally designed to create something the child can use in daily life or donate to improve someone else’s life.

Typical carpentry projects include coffee tables, end tables, beds, and desks. More advanced builds may include sheetrock installation, plumbing fixture installation, tiling, and lighting fixture installation. Beyond being a fun and hands-on experience, the skills learned provide youth interested in the trades with a valuable head start toward becoming successful members of the skilled labor force—enhancing their ability to compete for well-paying jobs or even start their own businesses.

Last winter, Carpenter’s House came together with a small group of kids for a hands-on workshop focused on building a useful household item—a bookshelf. Throughout the workshop, the kids learned important skills such as measuring, cutting, and safely using power tools under the supervision of volunteer parents and Carpenter’s House staff. After a full day of fun, teamwork, and hard work, the kids rang in the New Year with a brand-new skill set and a finished bookshelf they could be proud of.