Construction – an exciting industry that is also financially rewarding.  Use this section to introduce yourself to the many types of jobs within the industry. 

Have you thought about what it means to be an entrepreneur?  Construction offers more opportunities than most other industries for individuals who want to own and run their own business. 

Explore career paths that will assist you successfully transition to future employment and/or further education. If you plan to enter the workforce after high school, gaining skills in the construction trades make you more marketable upon graduation. Plus, 2- and 4-year college/university students will be interested in the 100+ occupations affiliated with the industry and they will gain a deeper appreciation for an academic concentration in construction management.  And you can get a job, even without any specific skills.  Many trades such as plumbers and electricians offer employer paid apprenticeship programs where you can learn and advance. 

There are many opportunities in the industry that can be matched to your unique talents, skills, interests and personality to create the utmost in career satisfaction. 

Sample Career Options
Choose an occupation, build a career.  What’s right for you?  Get tips about the job, the education requirements and pay.

Exciting Challenges in the Industry
So you want to be a smart house technician or maybe your thinking about land acquisition/development.  Each stage of home building has related occupations and career areas that you probably never connected to construction.  Check them out!  
 

For more information contact Heather Nelson at:
 P: 916.751.2761
 email: heather@northstatebia.org
 North State Building Industry Association
1536 Eureka Road, Roseville Ca 95661