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James Sturiano

serves as Pinellas County Job Corps Center’s Carpentry instructor. For over 30 years, James has worked in the carpentry industry on numerous high-profile jobs, including Citi Field, Hard Rock Café and the World Trade Center. James is a U.S. Navy veteran and has been a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America for 20 years. He holds certifications in OSHA, scaffolding, aerial scissor lift, UBC journeyman, blueprint reading, solid surface, and first aid and CPR. In addition, James also has a certificate of appreciation from the City of New Orleans for rebuilding three of the 11 firehouses destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

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Carpentry

Carpentry

On the job, you will ...

  • Follow blueprints and building plans to install and fix structures and construct and install building frameworks   

  • Measure, cut and shape wood, plastic or other materials using hand tools  

  • Insulate buildings, install drywall 

  • Assist in constructing tall buildings and bridges 

Some of the career options you will have ...

Most Carpentry Job Corps graduates go on to work as carpenters in the public or private sector.  

The credentials you will earn ...

Students training in the Carpentry training program can earn a pre-apprentice certificate of completion that offers registered apprenticeship opportunities and on-the-job experience. You can also earn industry-recognized credentials in scaffolding and certifications in construction safety from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ...

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 

  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 

  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 

  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 

  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check, and completion of a training program meeting federal content requirements 

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Construction

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Carpenters follow blueprints and building plans to install and fix structures and construct and install building frameworks.   

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