Jake Martin
Houston Vocational Academy
2026
ESTP (Entrepreneur) is a personality type with the Extraverted, Observant, Thinking, and Prospecting traits. They tend to be energetic and action-oriented, deftly navigating whatever is in front of them. They love uncovering life’s opportunities, whether socializing with others or in more personal pursuits.
🪚 Student Profile:
Jake Martin is a hard-working, hands-on builder from Houston Vocational Academy, graduating in 2026. As an ESTP “Entrepreneur,” Jake is action-oriented, resourceful, and motivated by real-world impact. With a 2.8 GPA and certifications in carpentry and home systems, he’s already won a statewide carpentry challenge and built a fully functional tiny home. Jake has worked as a construction site laborer, completed an apprenticeship, and volunteered over 100 hours building homes for his community. He’s seeking a technical college or apprenticeship program in construction management and dreams of one day running his own general contracting business.
🎓 Academic Information
High School: Houston Vocational Academy
Graduation Year: 2026
GPA: 2.8
Weighted GPA: 2.8
SAT Score: 970
ACT Score: 19
Courses: Advanced Carpentry, Home Systems Tech
🛠️ Trade & Technical Skills
Certified in Home Remodeling
Blueprint Reading
Power Tools & Construction Safety
HVAC & Plumbing Experience
Carpentry & General Contracting
🏆 Competitions & Projects
First Place – State Carpentry Challenge
Designed & Built a Tiny Home
Helped build school structures
Managed safety training on job site
Renovated community centers
💼 Work Experience
Weekend Handyman / Junk Hauler
Construction Site Laborer (2 years)
Apprentice at General Contractor
Community House Builder (100+ hours) – Habitat for Humanity
🧰 Clubs & Extracurriculars
Rugby Team – 4 years
Construction Club
Habitat for Humanity Builder
🎯 College & Career Preferences
Preferred Path: Technical College or Apprenticeship
Location: Texas
College Type: Trade School
Major(s): Carpentry, Construction Management, General Contracting
Scholarship Need: Trade scholarships or hands-on stipends
Campus Culture: Practical, no-frills, industry-connected
Study Abroad: Yes – interested in cross-border building programs
👪 Family Background
Mother: Teacher
Father: Construction Foreman
🧬 Personality & Learning Style
Myers-Briggs Type: ESTP — “The Entrepreneur”Energetic, realistic, thrives in active environments
Learning Style: Hands-on, Practical Learner
✨ Hobbies & Fun Fact
Hobbies: Woodworking, DIY Projects, Hiking
Fun Fact: Built a treehouse that doubles as a workshop 🏡🪵