Construction Career Options

Construction – an exciting industry that is also financially rewarding.  Use this section to introduce yourself to the vast array of occupations associated with the industry.  Have you thought about what it means to be an entrepreneur?  Construction offers more opportunities than most other industries for individuals who want to own and run their own business.  Explore career paths that will assist in a successful transition to future employment and/or further education. If you plan to enter the workforce after high school, gaining skills in the construction trades make you more marketable upon graduation. Plus, 2- and 4-year college/university students will be enticed by the 100+ occupations affiliated with the industry and they will gain a deeper appreciation for an academic concentration in construction management.  The outcome will be a broader base of well-informed individuals seeking employment in the residential construction industry.  There are numerous opportunities in the industry that can be matched to your unique talents, skills, interests and personality to create the utmost in career satisfaction.   

Career Options
Choose an occupation, build a career.  What’s right for you?  Get tips about the job, the education requirements and pay. 

Exciting Challenges in the Industry
So you want to be a smart house technician or maybe your thinking about land acquisition/development.  Each stage of home building has related occupations and career areas that you probably never connected to construction.  Check them out!