Construction by the Numbers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the construction industry will add nearly 175,000 jobs annually and add approximately one million new jobs between 2002 and 2012.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics outlook:
154,000 new jobs for electricians
122,000 new jobs for carpenters
47,000 new jobs for construction manager
Construction jobs cannot be outsourced!
$20.00 per hour is not uncommon in the construction industry even prior to completing an apprenticeship program
In 2004, the average monthly wage for construction was $2,589.00
“Carpenters, welders and electricians are among the 25 occupations with the most vacancies in the Denver metro area.” --The Denver Post
Reading, Writing, Math, Computer skills and basic measuring skills are an asset for anyone thinking about entering the construction industry
Why is there a shortage of workers?
Average age of construction worker is 47
Retiring workers
Growing need for construction workers across the country, not just in one area
Why choose a career in Construction?
Construction is a good option for all students, college bound or not
Opportunity to begin your career right out of high school
Training is provided in the industry, with most of it being On The Job training
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Links About the Construction Industry
National Construction Career Days Center
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado
ACEC/CO is an organization of consulting engineering companies in Colorado. Check out their website for resources for students, teachers, and anyone interested. Here you can find information on the different engineering disciplines, scholarships, internships, and job available. Teachers will find classroom activities, resources for locating classroom speakers and job shadowing opportunities, and links to other resources. Counselors and parents will find information on Colorado schools and universities, scholarships available from ACEC and other organizations, interesting facts and fun activities.
The Construction Industry Employment Outlook Remains Strong (Denver Post, Jan 2006 PDF)
Recruiting youth: Fewer young people entering skilled trade careers (www.LongmontFYI.com PDF)
InDemand Construction Magazine
Connecting today's students with the careers of tomorrow. Department of Labor magazine about the Construction industry.
CareerVoyages.gov
Career Voyages provides information about career options that can help you choose your future and find education and training opportunities needed to get there.
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