Career Corner

Construct Tomorrow is an interactive career fair that features each of the construction trades including bricklayers, carpenters, cement mason, electricians, floor coverers, iron workers, laborers, pipefitters, finishing trades, sheet metal workers and more. The trade trainers provide hands-on experiences for students to learn about careers in the construction industry and union apprenticeship training programs.

Construct Tomorrow will be held on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, in Mankato.

Schools may register for a time here: School Registration | Construct Tomorrow

• Education requirements in construction tend to be low because the industry follows a different model for training workers, not because the jobs are low skilled.
  
• Median wages for Construction Occupations in Southwest/South Central Minnesota are almost $6 higher per hour than all other industries in the region.
• An apprenticeship is an earn-as-you-learn training system where you gain skills during paid on-the-job instruction
  
• Formal apprenticeships are available in a range of construction occupations, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, cement masonry, drywall installation, painting, roofing and other occupations
  

Spanish and Somali versions available!

A nontraditional career for women is one in which less than 25% of the workforce is female.

For Minnesota based resources, check out CONSTRUCTION CAREERS FOUNDATION.

The Careers in Trade guide is an interactive tool that will guide you through numerous trade-related career pathways. You will be provided the opportunity to explore careers in trade, various certification options, an insight into the roles and responsibilities of multiple careers in trade, and connection activities bridging academics and trades.

The Fast Facts above are in Chapter 1 on page 5.

Build Your Future helps in discovering how construction can be a good fit for your future — from making the right preparations to finding training.

• Learn about in-demand construction careers, their salaries and education requirement - HERE
• Match your strengths and interests with potential career fields in construction
  
• Explore HERE to find out why construction may be the path to success you’ve been looking for.
  
• Check out the need for different construction trades on the interactive map

Develop and Maintain a Quality Workforce for South Central Minnesota

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Website: www.workforcecouncil.org
Location: 706 North Victory Drive, Mankato, MN, USA
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