Senior Derek Smith, 17, who said he enjoyed seeing the workers perform their jobs, would like to pursue a career in electrical engineering.

"I love construction. Morris is a good teacher. I wish I had his knowledge," Derek said.

The students saw workers lay brick and cinder block, assemble walls and perform plumbing tasks.

"The more you see it happen and are exposed to it, the more you understand it. It makes understanding a textbook easier," Mr. Martin said. "There's a lot of great jobs and good paying jobs in construction."

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