Press Release:

For Immediate Release:

Date 9/29/15
All Erie 1 BOCES High School Counselors
Technical Center
Parents of current Sophomores and Juniors

Contact: Luke Vogl

Assisstant Principal
Potter Career and
821-7331

Build a House, Build a Career

The Potter Career and Technical Center, located at 705 Potter Road in
West Seneca, New York. Will build a modular house in the 2015 2016 school
year. These modular houses have been built for over twenty years with the
help of a Start Up Grant from the government which was secured by Mr.
OBrien. The purpose of this project is to provide practical work experiences
for the Building Trades students. In this one year project students will learn
all the aspects of building a modular house.
The modules they will study are: Introduction to Carpentry, Foundation
and Floor Framing, Wall Framing, Roof Framing, Interior and Exterior Finish
Carpentry Work, Cabinet Making, and Counter top Building. The students will
also be introduced to basic electrical and plumbing skills. They will have an
opportunity to do a two week on site job internship in Building Trades.
Safety is always first, they have to know what they are doing with each
tool and phase of the construction. The students also need to show they
have perseverance and patience with this project. The house will be
completed so it can be auctioned off in June 2016. The proceeds from the
auction will help fund the Build a House project for the following school
year.
If your child is interested in a Building Trades career path he/she should
see his High School Counselor to set up a tour at Potter Career and Technical
Center. Parents may find out more about the program by contacting Potter
Career and Technical Center at 821-7331 and ask for Assistant Principal, Luke
Vogl.