High School Students

GET A GOOD-PAYING CONSTRUCTION JOB RIGHT OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL

If you’re interested in the skilled trades, our program can guide you to a great job and a promising career.

“We got to talk to electricians, welders – any type of construction career path that you can think of, we got a little taste of it. I saw these different opportunities and I thought, ‘This is what I want to do.”

– Evan Magee

Get a great construction job, apprenticeship, or internship

Tour construction job sites

Find a school with construction classes

Attend construction events and workshops

Find a great job right after graduation

without student loan debt or four years of college


Are you unsure whether college is the right path for you?
Do you want to get a job you love after graduating high school?
Did you know that there are lots of construction jobs available?
Would you like to get a job that has great benefits and advancement potential?
Do you want to avoid student loan debt and four years away from the workforce?
Do you want to meet your future employer while you’re still in school?
  • Evan Magee began a high-earning construction career right out of high school

    “We got to talk to electricians, welders – any type of construction career path that you can think of, we got a little taste of it. I saw these different opportunities and I thought, ‘This is what I want to do.”
    – Evan Magee
  • Entering a high school welding program changed the course of Alex Shade’s young life

    “In high school, it’s books, books, books – everything you need to know is in a book. I can’t pick up a book and learn; I have to do it. So if you’re like me, construction is a lot more fun. If you’re a person who’s hands-on, construction is a good job for you.”
    – Alex Shade

There are so many great careers in the skilled trades

Our program for high schoolers offers the skills and credentials you need to begin a long and fulfilling construction career. Graduates can pursue jobs and careers such as:

General Contractor

Electrician

Drywall Installer

Carpenter

Framer

Equipment Operator

Concrete Finisher

Roofer

Plumber

HVAC Technician

Here’s how to land a

great construction job after graduation

Talk to us

Tell us about your career goals! After learning more about you, we can help you identify the right opportunities.

Get the guidance
you need

We can help you get a job, apprenticeship, or internship. And if you’re looking for a school construction program, we’ll point you toward the best options.

Start your
construction career

With your experience and credentials in hand, you’re ready to compete for rewarding construction jobs.

These credentials help get you hired. And yes, you can earn them through our high school program.

All participants who complete the program receive the following credentials:
  • NCCER Core Credential
  • OSHA 10-Hour Card
  • Ladder Safety Credential

Prepare yourself for an exciting and rewarding construction career

Gain valuable experience that helps you get a job
Earn the credentials you need to get hired
Find apprenticeship opportunities
Meet employers who are hiring
Be competitive for a job after graduation
Avoid student loans and time away from the workforce
Find a job that you actually enjoy
Build something real that you can be proud of
Get the support you need to achieve your career goals

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