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Central Minnesota's Game of Careers

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Construction & Trades

Would you like to get paid to design, build or sell the things people use everyday?

Architects, engineers and construction workers work on buildings and other structures. This includes highways, bridges, houses, and other buildings. You might create the designs or plans for new structures. Or, you might use the plans to build it or manage the workers on the project.

Real estate agents/brokers are the ones who can list and sell those houses, commercial buildings or even the land needed to start. They work with current or future homeowners, investors, and businesses.

Some architecture and construction workers do skilled trades, like carpentry, painting, or plumbing. For example, you might do all of the electrical work for a renovated office space. Or, you might work as a landscaper and take care of flowers and trees on large properties.

Engineers can focus on numerous areas such as public infrastructure, mechanical systems, electrical systems, chemicals, environment, and even aerospace.

Popular Construction & Trade Career Options

Architect

$31.25 - $49.98
4 years of college

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Carpenter

$23.21 - $36.30
On-the-job training (no college)

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Civil Engineer

$38.58 - $59.84
4 years of college

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Real Estate Agent

$15.25 - $28.27
high school diploma

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HVAC Technician

$24.31 - $38.13
1-2 years of college or a certificate

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Mason

$23.75 - $37.67
On-the-job training (no college)

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Plumber

$29.29 - $47.49
1-2 years of college or a certificate

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Surveyor

$23.57 - $39.24
4 years of college

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Utility Lineman

$37.63 - $49.51
1-2 years of college or a certificate

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Appraiser

$21.27 - $37.83
4 years of college

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Electrician

$24.50 - $40.15
1-2 years of college or a certificate

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Title Examiner

$23.04 - $29.27
high school diploma

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Construction Laborer

$18.37 - $30.16
high school diploma

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Landscaper

$15.44 - $23.91
On-the-job-training (no college)

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Inspector

$30.27- $47.76
2 -4 years of college

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Interior Designer

$24.26 - $38.86
1-2 years of college

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Sheet Metal Worker

$23.79 - $45.18
On-the-job training (no college)

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Civil Engineer Technician

$30.22 - $38.91
2-4 years of college

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Hobbies & Activities related to this industry:

  • Future Farmers of America (FFA)
  • Math Club
  • Math Counts
  • Skills USA
  • Start a lawn mowing service.
  • Do repair and home improvement projects.
  • Job shadow at an architecture or home design firm.
  • Volunteer to care for flowers at a park or community center

Source: Minnesota CAREERwise

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Explore Other Construction & Trade Careers

  • Appraiser
  • Architect
  • Carpenter
  • Civil Engineer
  • Civil Engineer Technician
  • Construction Laborer
  • Electrician
  • HVAC Tech
  • Inspector
  • Interior Designer
  • Landscaper
  • Mason
  • Plumber
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Surveyor
  • Title Examiner
  • Utility Lineman
  • Construction & Trades

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FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS & PARTNERS

This virtual career exploration experience is financially supported in part by Sourcewell and the Central Minnesota Perkins Consortium, with the partnership of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber and  Central Lakes College.


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