DO YOU WANT A CAREER— NOT JUST A JOB?

Fort Myers Technical College (FMTC) was established in 1967 and is part of The School District of Lee County. Fort Myers Tech features a caring and skilled staff of program instructors in a safe learning environment.

Fort Myers Tech offers many diverse technical and industrial programs. Students may receive part-time or full-time job assistance while attending FMTC.

Fort Myers Tech specializes in career training designed to take you from your career choice to the workplace as quickly as possible.

Fort Myers Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and AdvancEd.

Your career starts at Fort Myers Tech!

MISSION: The mission of Fort Myers Technical College is to provide high quality career and technical training, in order to prepare students for current and emerging industries, delivered by a professional and caring staff in a positive learning environment.

VISION: All students enrolled in vocational/technical programs will obtain workforce credentials through certificate programs and, where applicable, industry certification and/or licensure.

The School District of Lee County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, or genetic information in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The District also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding discrimination or harassment may be sent to: Sandy Shimp, Equity Coordinator, Fort Myers Technical College, 3800 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33916, (Voice/TDD): (239) 334-4544, SandraLSH@ leeschools.net.

Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation. The District may assess each student’s ability to benefit from specific programs through placement tests and counseling, and, if necessary, will provide services or referrals to better prepare students for successful participation.

Occupations, normal time to complete the program, on-time graduation rate for completers, tuition and fees, books and supplies, placement rate for completers, and all other pertinent gainful employment information as outlined at 34 CFR §668.6 (b) (1), can be found at (www.FortMyersTech.edu). The school does not participate in the student loan program; therefore, median loan debt information will not be available.

High quality training offered at the lowest cost in southwest Florida!

(239) 334-4544

Carpentry

construction trades

Enroll in 2 Easy Steps

Meet with a counselor to plan your career training.

Financial aid is available. No fee for high school students. The tuition rate is set by the state legislature and is typically adjusted annually. Call FMTC for this year’s rate and applicable lab fee.

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Call or stop by to explore your career choices and ask for information on the basic skills assessment.

Fort Myers Tech 3800 Michigan Avenue

Fort Myers, FL 33916 (239) 334-4544

fortmyerstech.edu

(239) 334-4544

If you like working with your hands and build things of all shapes and sizes, this may be your dream job! Carpenters nail, screw, saw, measure, glue and plan the construction of the wooden structures in, on, and with which we live.

Take pride in building someone’s dream home!

E NC A R P T R Y

Students receive “ hands-on training in a favorable student to instructor environment.”

While in the program, students will participate in a variety of hands-on projects and activities.

Length of Carpentry Program:

Approximately one school year

Certifications: National Center for Construction

Education and Research (NCCER) Core, Carpentry I and II (certifications upon completion of NCCER requirements)

Course content subject to change without prior notice.

Training Topics Include: Shop Safety Skills Carpentry Estimating Carpentry

Mathematics Blueprint Reading Use and Care of Tools

& Equipment Constructional

Materials/Fasteners Building Site

Preparation Layout Framing: Flooring and

Walls Interior/Exterior Trim Stair Construction Cabinet Installation Door & Window

Installation Formwork

Identification Roof Framing & Finish Employability Skills Entrepreneurship