Even as winter weather settles over Wisconsin, students in Oregon High School’s Home Construction class are pushing forward with their latest build, demonstrating both persistence and growing craftsmanship. Led by instructor Chris Prahl, the class continues its steady progress despite the season’s challenges.
This career-focused course gives students a rare opportunity to learn through real-world application. They rotate through essential tasks like framing, window installation, and wall construction, gaining experience that mirrors the workflow on an active jobsite. The project not only strengthens their technical abilities but also helps them understand how construction teams coordinate and solve problems on the ground.
A key component of the program is the collaboration with working tradespeople. Recently, professional plumbers from Dave Jones visited the site to guide students through infrastructure planning. The crew walked students through the early stages of mechanical systems and helped prepare the basement for upcoming pipe installation. For many students, working side-by-side with certified trades professionals offers a deeper understanding of what a career in construction can look like — and reinforces the importance of precision and communication on a build.
Prahl’s class continues to be a model of applied learning, combining academic instruction with hands-on experience that prepares students for both technical college programs and skilled trade careers. As winter presses on, the students remain undeterred, committed to completing each phase of the project carefully and safely.
For more information or inquiries, contact editor Scott De Laruelle at sdelaruelle@orourkemediagroup.com.
Originally reported by The Oregon observer.
