Get students on the right path.


The construction industry is not just a “plan B” alternative to a student. Construction is a tangible and lucrative career path that is vital to the sustainability and growth of our communities and nation. It is also a highly rewarding career option for students to pursue—personally and professionally. Careers in today’s construction marketplace are constantly being transformed with emerging technologies, leadership training, and employee-focused cultures that could be a remarkable foundation for your student’s futures.

The construction industry offers limitless job opportunities and amazing earning potential... STUDENTS CAN EVEN EARN WHILE THEY LEARN! Jobs in the industry less hazardous than they ever have been before due to increased safety advancements and modernized construction technology like drones, robotics, training simulators, virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence and wearable technology.

The Carolinas AGC Foundation’s Build Your Career (BYC) program is a comprehensive workforce development initiative. BYC is dedicated to assisting our network of almost 1,000 CAGC member construction employers put an end to the labor shortage. Since its inception, BYC has diligently worked to build a robust partnership with our Carolinas region educational and talent providers. One of our primary goals is to continue building out our ecosystem of industry and educational sector partners and we need YOUR help!


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Start building your career in construction by exploring one or all of the many industry pathways to success below:

Click on the info icon below to learn more about why you and your school should partner with BYC today!

Want to learn more?

Help your students begin building their careers in construction by exploring all of the BYC partnership opportunities below:

Want to learn more?

Start building your career in construction by exploring one or all of the many industry pathways to success below:
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Build Your Career is always on the move, giving presentations (live or virtually) to students of all ages about the benefits of pursuing a career in construction. BYC has a vast array of construction education programs and opportunities that will be highly beneficial to you as educators, to your schools and to your students. We encourage your school to join our ever-growing group of over 1,500 Carolinas region K-12 schools and over 74 Community and Technical Colleges that have already registered as BYC partners to take advantage of all our amazing programs and resources! Make sure you register your school below so our BYC Ambassadors can visit your class and inform your students of how they can create an early pathway to a rewarding career!

Click on the info icon below to learn the ABC's on Partnering with BYC!

Register your school! School Visit Request

How BYC Will Follow Up with Your School:

  1. Once we receive your registration forms, your school will be added to our partner database
  2. After we complete our initial intake processing, we will align you with our Industry Ambassadors and employers that best match your needs/service requirements
  3. A representative from BYC will follow up with your school’s designated point of contact via their preferred communication method within two (2) weeks to get the ball rolling
  4. Once your school’s needs have been identified and you have been matched with the appropriate Industry Ambassador(s), we will begin any activity/event scheduling production and planning
  5. At this point, the MAGIC HAPPENS!!

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Help your students begin building their careers in construction by exploring all of the BYC partnership opportunities below:

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Nominate a student for an AGC of America scholarship

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Nominate a student for a CAGC Foundation construction education scholarship

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Get students on the right path.


The construction industry is not just a “plan B” alternative to a student. Construction is personally and professionally rewarding. It’s a tangible and lucrative career path that is vital to our community and nation. Build Your Career is always on the move, giving presentations to students of all ages about the benefits of a career in construction. Sign up below to receive more information about how our advisors can visit your class and inform students of how they can create an early pathway to a rewarding career.

  • Sign up for the Workforce Workshop to be hosted at your organization or school
  • Become a spokesperson in your community on the potential of skilled professions
  • Request an information packet about the movement

Get students on the right path.


The construction industry is not just a “plan B” alternative to a student. Construction is personally and professionally rewarding. It’s a tangible and lucrative career path that is vital to our community and nation. Build Your Career is always on the move, giving presentations to students of all ages about the benefits of a career in construction. Sign up below to receive more information about how our advisors can visit your class and inform students of how they can create an early pathway to a rewarding career.

  • Sign up for the Workforce Workshop to be hosted at your organization or school
  • Become a spokesperson in your community on the potential of skilled professions
  • Request an information packet about the movement

Get students on the
right path.


The construction industry is not just a “plan B” alternative to a student. Construction is personally and professionally rewarding. It’s a tangible and lucrative career path that is vital to our community and nation. Build Your Career is always on the move, giving presentations to students of all ages about the benefits of a career in construction. Sign up below to receive more information about how our advisors can visit your class and inform students of how they can create an early pathway to a rewarding career.

  • Sign up for the Workforce Workshop to be hosted at your organization or school
  • Become a spokesperson in your community on the potential of skilled professions
  • Request an information packet about the movement