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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:High School Students
Freshman / Sophomore
Discover career and technical education (CTE) courses and a variety of subjects available at your school that can help you build your career in construction. Enroll in STEM courses like math, pre-engineering, architecture and design, computer-aided design (CAD), and explore any trades-related classes offered at your school such as carpentry, electrical, blueprint reading and more!
Discover available options to experience construction first-hand by requesting a job shadowing opportunity through your school and one of our many BYC Ambassador construction employers. CONTACT US for more info!
Request a jobsite tour with one of our many participating BYC Ambassador employers. CONTACT US for your request!
CLICK HERE to learn more about available skilled trade and craft training opportunities in your area at the Community/Tech College level, and CLICK HERE to learn about 4-year University construction degree options.
CLICK HERE to discover pre-apprenticeship opportunities where you can gain useful hands-on experience, earn college credit and get paid while you do it!
Check out apprenticeship opportunities in your state: North Carolina / South Carolina
Juniors / Seniors
Research application steps at community colleges or technical schools of interest, including admission deadlines and requirements.
Begin discussions with your high school career development counselor about your options, entering the workforce after you graduate or pursuing secondary education then entering the workforce.
Request a school visit from one of our BYC Ambassador employers, job shadowing opportunities, paid internships or pre-apprenticeship opportunities available with our BYC Ambassador employers. CONTACT US for your request!
If you plan to pursue a two-year certification/degree or four-year degree, begin your college prep by studying for and taking your SAT or ACT.
CLICK HERE to learn more about available skilled trade and craft training opportunities in your area at the Community/Tech College level, and CLICK HERE to learn about 4-year University construction degree options.
CLICK HERE to Identify local construction career prep opportunities such as paid student internships and on-the-job training programs.
Check out apprenticeship opportunities in your state: North Carolina / South Carolina
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.