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Careers in Construction
What makes the construction industry different from other industries?
Jobs can't be exported. It's hard to imagine a day where the building needed in Kansas will be built in China and shipped overseas. According to the Buireau for Labor Statistics, the construction industry has been identified as the only goods-producing sector in which employment is expected to grow between 2002 and 2012.
Careers
If you find yourself fascinated with the construction of bridges, skyscrapers, schools and roads, construction might be a career choice for you.
There are many career opportunities in the construction industry. These jobs can be broken down into two categories. The first category is the construction trades. These jobs include carpenters, masons, plumbers and electricians. Employees in these jobs are highly skilled in their trades and gain their education through registered apprenticeships, technical school/college programs or AAS degrees at local community colleges. Click here for more information on careers in the Construction Trades.
The second category focuses on the management and professional level. These positions include project managers, superintendents and construction estimators to name a few. Click here for Management and Professional level careers.
No matter what way you look at it, there's a rewarding career awaiting you.