Whether you are a K-12 or college student, or just looking for a career change, there are multiple opportunities available in the construction industry.
John AG体育app下载 recently participated in event sponsored by the Builders' Guild of Western Pennsylvania. Hosted by Lynn Hayes-Freeland, it provides insight into the demand for skilled construction workers.
Or you can hear from some of our team members at the Consortium for Public Education website.
Also, check out these additional resources below.
The About Construction slide-downs provide websites where you can explore and learn more about the construction industry.
The Learn slide downs list schools and organizations that can provide you with construction-specific education
The Resources slide downs list additional organizations that support workforce development in our industry
allows high school students in the Pittsburgh area to benefit from a nationwide program designed to introduce them to the wide range of career opportunities open to young people in architecture, construction, engineering, and related areas of the building design and construction industry.
Opened in 2020, Junior Achievement's ® is an experiential learning laboratory for elementary and middle school students that combines nine hours of curriculum delivered in 12 lessons prior to a 4 - 1/2 hour visit to JA BizTown®. The program helps students connect what they learned in school with the realities of the business world and everyday life. AG体育app下载 is proud to be a main sponsor of the "construction storefront."
SIMCoach Games has developed several free game apps to provide you with a better understanding of what is required as a construction worker. Type "simcoach games" in your app search feature, or visit the , to see the games available.
Another place to see the games is the . This free game allows you to interact in many construction different construction activities, earn badges, and learn about the skills needed to be a construction professional.
For example, introduces you to commercial building construction. Follow the plans to build everything from convenience stores to skyscrapers.
Career and technology centers (CTC) are educational facilities (typically associated with school districts) that specialize in technical programs and often provide hands-on learning opportunities. Below are links to the CTCs in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.
are providing Western Pennsylvania’s young people with high-impact educational experiences to prepare them for careers that address the priority workforce needs of the region. Check out what the has to offer!
prepares individuals to succeed in a complex global society by providing affordable access to high-quality career and transfer education delivered in a diverse, caring, and innovative learning environment.
's mission is to transform lives through personalized education, dynamic partnerships, and high-impact practices.
For those wanting to pursue a four-year degree, below is a listing of local colleges and universities. The link will take you to the institution's engineering page, where you can explore all that they have to offer.
- Our mission is to promote quality construction, provide a forum for labor and management to work together on issues of common concern, and create career opportunities for men and women interested in working in the demanding and challenging construction industry. The Builders Guild is a major voice for the commercial construction industry throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond.
- Our vision is to be the premier trade association for union* affiliated contractors in the heavy, highway, railroad, and utility construction industry in western Pennsylvania. (*Carpenters, Cement Masons, Laborers, Operating Engineers, Pile Drivers, and Teamsters)
The is the voice for the construction industry in Western Pennsylvania, and we provide valuable member services, promote best practices, and help to grow a highly skilled workforce.
- Our vision is to be universally recognized by industry and government as the training, assessment, certification, and career development standard for construction and maintenance craft professionals.
The is the nation's primary source of occupational information. Valid data are essential to understanding the rapidly changing nature of work and how it impacts the workforce and the U.S. economy. From this information, applications are developed to facilitate the development and maintenance of a skilled workforce.
Central to the project is the O*NET database, containing hundreds of standardized and occupation-specific descriptors on almost 1,000 occupations covering the entire U.S. economy. The database, which is available to the public at no cost, is continually updated from input by a broad range of workers in each occupation.
The is a nonprofit organization working with more than 40 school districts across western Pennsylvania on initiatives strategically designed to strengthen and broaden school leadership, engage the community, and empower students.
Our initiatives build cross-sector partnerships that bring resources, improvements, and support to public schools.
We relentlessly advocate for excellence and equity in public education for all students.
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For example, introduces you to commercial building construction. Follow the plans to build everything from convenience stores to skyscrapers.