Why Construction?

  • The U.S. Bureau of Labor cites the construction industry as a fast-growing field.
  • Diverse job opportunities.
  • Additional certifications increase income.
  • Construction professionals with specialized skills will have the best job opportunities.
  • The average annual salary for nonresidential building construction is $47,528

Did You Know?

...construction is one of the nation’s largest industries, with 8.3 million workers? In fact, it’s only surpassed by the Federal Government in terms of size. Construction schools prepare students for well-paying, benefit-rich, careers in electrical work, welding, roofing, cabinetry, excavating, green building design, civil engineering, and commercial building.

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