Did you know?

People who work in Construction typically earn higher wages than the average wage across all sectors, and can be promoted by demonstrating their reliability and ability to learn new skills on the job. Construction workers can begin work without a certificate or degree and with training and experience, they can move up in their field. Construction workers work on houses, roads, bridges and utility systems, such as electricity or water.

Less than 10% of Construction workers are women. There is plenty of opportunity for women to enter this field that is growing in most regions of New York State. There are even training programs and professional associations dedicated to women in the Construction sector.

The Construction CareerKit has narratives and videos about solar installers, utility workers, welders, architects, and the one on traffic maintenance workers below. It includes reading, writing, math and website navigation activities.

As students learn about the Construction sector, they practice reading strategies, writing, expand vocabulary, perform calculations, and consider how the industry is performing in the labor market.

Students also learn about Construction from a consumer standpoint, including how to find affordable housing, how to handle safety and maintenance problems, and basic Construction literacy.

Access the Construction CareerKit here. Teachers may use the Skills Chart to locate activities that reinforce the academic skills they are already working on in class. Case Managers may dial down those skills, focusing on the career exploration content.

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