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Construction offers stable, well-paying careers with clear pathways to advancement, but the industry is facing a skilled labor shortage. Apprenticeships in construction provide students with training in carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing, project coordination, and site management. During these apprenticeships, students work on real job sites, learn safety protocols, and develop skills that are in demand across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.

Careers in Construction

Entry Level Salary Average: $40,340

Mid Salary Average: $56,259

Senior Salary Average: $87,153

Construct, install, and repair structures and frameworks made of wood.

Where it’s offered:

Elkhart County, IN

Perform physical labor on construction sites, including operating tools, digging trenches, and cleaning sites.

Where it’s offered:

Indianapolis, IN

Assist in specialized extraction or site preparation tasks, often focusing on equipment maintenance.

Where it’s offered:

Indianapolis, IN

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing or construction projects to aid management in bidding.

Where it’s offered:

ColoradoEagle County, COElkhart County, INUSA

Install and repair fiber optic cables and associated equipment for communication systems.

Where it’s offered:

Elkhart County, IN