Gadsden Technical College students build a home from the ground up to learn construction trade skills

NewsLocal NewsIn Your NeighborhoodGadsden County Actions Facebook Tweet Email Gadsden Technical College students build a home from the ground up to learn construction trade skills The hands-on program teaches students plumbing, electrical, and carpentry skills while helping to expand housing options in Gadsden County. Prev Next TATYANA PURIFOY By: Tatyana Purifoy Posted GADSDEN COUNTY, FL — Inside the Building Maintenance and Management program at Gadsden Technical College, students are putting their lessons to work on an actual home rather than just learning in a classroom.WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW: Gadsden Technical College students build a home from the ground up to learn construction trade skills Since the program launched in August, students have taken on every phase of the build, from the foundation to the finishing touches, working side by side with local contractors. They tell me seeing where they are today is very rewarding."My experience has been great from the start. From seeing it come on up from point one, the blocks and coming on up as far as learning the measurements, the flooring, the basic knowledge of seeing the home completed," Isaiah Mitchell said. That hands-on approach is giving students a clearer path after graduation, with skills they can immediately use on job sites and opportunities to move up in the industry."Students through this program have been learning how to build a house from the ground up. And it’s been an exceptional experience. So when th...