Architecture and Construction If you’ve always loved to create and build things, careers in architecture, engineering, and construction will meet your creative desires. The U.S. will add a quarter-of-a-million new jobs in architecture and engineering by 2020. Even the construction industry, which posted deep reductions in its workforce over the past several years, is expected to see brighter days ahead. According to the experts, jobs in construction are expected to increase nationwide by 2020. Also good news, many of these are well-paying jobs. It is anticipated there will be jobs in skilled trades such as electricians, plumbers, surveyors, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). Many of these careers are growing increasingly “green,” as workers master techniques, materials, and systems that define sustainability.
For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English, math, and science, along with trouble-shooting, repair, and operations monitoring skill are a must. High school students should meet with an advisor/guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: • • • • •
Cabinet Making Construction Drafting Math Physics
(Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011)
Occupation
Annual Entry-Level Wage Range*
Typical Training Required
Electricians $27,420 - $33,170 On-the-Job or Community College Training First Line Supervisors of Construction $38,920 - $48,410 Work Experience in a Related Occupation Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration $27,460 - $35,890 Postsecondary Mechanics, and Installers Vocational Award Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $32,210 - $39,080 On-the-Job or Community College Training Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011
Program
College/Skill Center
AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION Air Conditioning/Refrigeration/Facilities GateWay Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning GateWay APPRENTICESHIP-RELATED INSTRUCTION Bricklaying and Tilesetting GateWay Carpentry GateWay Concrete Form Builder GateWay Construction Management GateWay, Phoenix Electricity GateWay Heat and Frost Insulation GateWay Heavy Equipment Operations GateWay Ironworking GateWay Mechanical Trades: Heating, Vent, and Air Cond. GateWay Mechanical Trades: Pipefitting GateWay Mechanical Trades: Plumbing GateWay Mechanical Trades: Sheet Metal GateWay
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Program
College/Skill Center
Apprenticeship Related Instruction, continued Millwrighting GateWay Painting and Drywalling GateWay Pipe Trades – Pipefitter-Refrigeration GateWay Pipe Trades – Plumbing GateWay Pipe Trades – Steamfitting GateWay Plastering and Cement Masonry GateWay Power Plant Technology* Estrella Mountain, GateWay Pre-Apprenticeship GateWay Roofing GateWay Sheet Metal GateWay *Also in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Architectural CAD Technology Phoenix Architectural CADD Level III Mesa
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Program
College/Skill Center
Building and Construction, continued Architectural Detailing CADD Level III Mesa Architectural Technology Scottsdale Architecture Mesa Building Inspection Estrella Mountain, Mesa Building Safety Technology Scottsdale Civil Engineering Technology Phoenix CAD-BIM Technology Phoenix Construction Mesa Construction Drafting CADD Level III Mesa
Building and Construction, continued Rough Carpentry Framer Survey and Civil Drafting - CADD Level II Surveying Technology *Also in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Construction Management Electrician Worker Green Builder: Alternate Wall System Installer* Green Builder: Solar Photovoltaic Installer* Green Builder: Solar Thermal Technician* Plan Review Plumbing Worker Pre-Contractor Licensing Residential Drafting CADD Level II
Combination Welder-3 Process* Maricopa Skill Center Combination Welder-3 Process with Maricopa Skill Center Intro to Pipe Welding* Flux-Core Welder* Maricopa Skill Center MIG Welder* Maricopa Skill Center TIG Welder/TIG Fingertip Welder* Maricopa Skill Cente Welding* Mesa *Also in Manufacturing
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WELDING ARC Welder* Maricopa Skill Center Combination Welder-4 Process* Maricopa Skill Center Combination Welder-2 Process* Maricopa Skill Center
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