CAREERS TO CONSIDER

CARPENTRY

HVAC

PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL

MASONRY

WELDING

PAINTING

ROOFING

CONSTRUCTION
AND REMODELING

LANDSCAPING

PROPERTY
INVESTMENT

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

HANDYWORK

RESTORATION

Construction and Remodeling

Laying the foundation

Construction laborers and remodelers support the improvement and building of communities. They work hard to keep roads and sidewalks smoothly paved, lay a secure foundation for buildings, such as schools and hospitals, and remove hazardous debris. There is no shortage of construction jobs available to individuals who enjoy staying active and seeing a project through from start to finish.

DID YOU KNOW?

By 2029, employment of construction workers is projected to grow by
5 %1

REQUIREMENTS

Hand-Eye
Coordination

Physical
Stamina

Mathematics

Critical
Thinking

Detail-
Oriented

Team
Player

STARTING SALARY

$30K-$67K2

JOBS AVAILABLE

1.6M3

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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Clean and prepare construction sites, removing debris and hazardous materials
  • Build and deconstruct temporary structures, barricades, and scaffolding
  • Load and unload materials, tools and equipment on construction site
  • Safely operate equipment and heavy machinery
  • Dig holes and tunnels
  • Mix, pour and level concrete
  • Collaborate with other trade workers, such as electricians and carpenters to complete jobs as needed

Pathways to Becoming a Construction Worker & Remodeler

Education:

Earn your high school diploma or equivalent, then go to trade school.

Experience:

Land an apprenticeship to earn a salary while you learn the tricks of the trade.

Certifications:

Gain certifications to progress your career and increase your salary.

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Trade School

12 MONTHS - 2 YEARS

Certificate /Diploma

<$21K Program Cost

Leave school with little debt

$37.8K Median Salary

Land a job immediately

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COLLEGE

4+ YEARS

Bachelor's Degree

$106K College Cost

Average 4-year tuition cost

$62.2K Median Salary

Job hunt in a competitive industry

Start Your Career in Construction & Remodeling

The Path to Pro Training Program helps you understand what it takes to work in construction and other skilled industries. You can identify the career you’ll find happiness in, get mentored by pros in that field, and learn the basics.