Build Your Career. Build Your Community.
Build Your World!


If you think you know what a career in the construction trades has to offer, you might need to take a fresh look! Today's construction careers are being transformed with emerging technologies, leadership training, and employee-focused cultures that could be a remarkable foundation for your future.

The construction industry offers unlimited job opportunities, lightening-fast career advancement, amazing earning potential and on the job training... YOU CAN EVEN EARN WHILE YOU LEARN! Plus jobs in the industry are safer than they ever have been before due to modernized and innovative construction technology like robotics, training simulators, virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence and drones...Seriously, how cool would it be to fly drones for a living?


Want to learn more?

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

Middle School Students

Follow the steps below to begin your construction career journey!

TEST YOUR SKILLS

Want to discover which construction career is best for you?

TEST YOUR SKILLS

Take our FUN and SHORT skills assessment quiz!

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Careers in Construction

How much can you earn and what will it take to get you there?

Careers in Construction

Discover possible craft trades, salaries and educational pathways into the construction industry.

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(CTE) courses

Want to get an early start at building your career?

(CTE) courses

Research available career and technical education (CTE) courses at your local high school and talk to your guidance counselor about construction career pathways…we can help you!

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SCHOOL VISIT

Want to learn all about construction from a real industry pro?

SCHOOL VISIT

Ask your teacher to request a school visit from one of our BYC Ambassador construction professionals.

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career day

Want to see a real construction project in action?

career day

Ask your teacher to schedule a live or virtual tour at an area construction project site.

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AWESOME ACTIVITIES

Want to have some fun and build something cool?

AWESOME ACTIVITIES

Have your teacher request a construction project-based learning activity.

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High School Students

Freshman / Sophomore

    Juniors / Seniors

      Community / Tech College Students

      • Continue your career and technical education (CTE) coursework and take advantage of higher-level college prep courses offered at your school.

      • Explore companies that pay new hires to attend technical or community colleges to get training at night while working during the day for an alternative to an earn while learning program.

      • Earn college credit or industry-recognized certifications and credentials upon successful graduation.

      4-Year University Students

      • Research application steps at colleges and universities of interest, including admission deadlines and requirements. There are various four- and five-year programs that offer construction-related degrees from design, project management, estimating, human resources, architecture, engineering and safety.

      • Explore companies that offer internships to begin gaining hands-on experience while in school and building connections in the industry.

      • Earn degrees in construction or architecture-focused programs upon successful graduation and begin a career in the industry.

      Build Your Career. Build Your Community.
      Build Your World!


      If you think you know what a career in the construction trades has to offer, you might need to take a fresh look! Construction trades are being transformed with emerging technologies, leadership training, and employee-focused cultures that could be a remarkable foundation for your future.

      Build Your Career. Build Your Community.
      Build Your World!


      If you think you know what a career in the construction trades has to offer, you might need to take a fresh look! Construction trades are being transformed with emerging technologies, leadership training, and employee-focused cultures that could be a remarkable foundation for your future.

      Build Your Career. Build Your Community.
      Build Your World!


      If you think you know what a career in the construction trades has to offer, you might need to take a fresh look! Construction trades are being transformed with emerging technologies, leadership training, and employee-focused cultures that could be a remarkable foundation for your future.

      Build Your Career. Build Your Community.
      Build Your World!


      If you think you know what a career in the construction trades has to offer, you might need to take a fresh look! Construction trades are being transformed with emerging technologies, leadership training, and employee-focused cultures that could be a remarkable foundation for your future.