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:: Construction Career Resources
Careers in Construction
Why consider a career in construction? Because the industry is as diverse as the structures it builds.
800,000 new construction jobs over the next several years.
Different kinds of jobs are available - Craft-level professions; Technical; Management; Design and Engineering
Diverse education levels are needed - Apprenticeships. Vocational training. 2-year or 4-year degrees.
A variety of skills are used - From nail driving to auto-cad drawing
START HERE: Find out all about the construction industry, the different fields, what types of jobs are available and how to get one! Download the 2006 Construction Career Days Magazine.
ALSO TRY: The Colorado Construction Career Fairs. Employers and Job Seekers both participate to hire or be hired.
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Construction by the Numbers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the commercial construction industry will add nearly 250,000 jobs annually and add approximately 21 million new jobs between now and 2016.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics outlook:
52,000 new jobs for electricians
150,000 new jobs for carpenters
77,000 new jobs for construction managers
46,000 new jobs for civil engineers
23,000 new jobs for architects
29,000 new jobs for surveyors
Construction jobs cannot be outsourced!
$20.00 per hour is not uncommon in the construction industry even prior to completing an apprenticeship program.
In 2006, the average monthly wage for construction was $3384.
“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 commercial construction workers?
Average age of construction worker is 47
Retiring workers
Growing need for construction workers across the country, not just in one area
Commercial construction workers are highly skilled
Individuals devote years to develop their skills in apprenticeships and OJT
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 web site 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.
Energy Voice Institute
CollegeInColorado.org
MikeRoweWorks.com
Renton Technical College - Construction Center of Excellence
ConstructMyFuture.com
Pierce County Partnership
Chicago Women in Trades
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.
US Construction Industry Faces Skilled Labor Shortage (Article from TopBuildingJobs.com, July 23, 2007)
Skilled Trades Seek Workers--Contractors, Unions, Try Web, Schools; A 'Dirty Jobs' Role (Article in The Wall Street Journal online, careers section, August 19, 2008)
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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