Construction
Career Resources
Whether you are a K-12 or college student or looking for a career change, there are multiple opportunities available in the construction industry.
Want to hear why people chose a career in construction? Click here to view our video page.
John Mascaro recently participated in WQED's Future Jobs: Building the Future - Careers in Construction event sponsored by the Builders' Guild of Western Pennsylvania. Hosted by Lynn Hayes-Freeland, it provides insight into the demand for skilled construction workers.
Or you can hear from some of our team members talk about their journey into construction at the Consortium for Public Education website.
About Construction
Visit websites where you can explore and learn more about the construction industry.
I Build America
I Build America — a national movement focused on supporting the construction industry by providing career paths and support.
ACE
ACE Mentor Program, Western PA — introduces high school students in the Pittsburgh area to career opportunities in architecture, construction, engineering, and related fields.
BizTown
Junior Achievement's BizTown — an experiential learning lab for elementary and middle school students. Mascaro is a main sponsor of the "construction storefront."
Skills Arcade
Future Road Builders Skills Arcade — a free game to interact with construction activities, earn badges, and learn about skills needed to be a construction professional. Also links to Ground Up Construction, which introduces commercial building construction.
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Career and Technology Centers
Links to CTCs across Southwestern Pennsylvania, organized by county:
Allegheny County: A W Beattie Career Center, Forbes Road CTC, McKeesport Area Tech Ctr, Parkway West CTC, Steel Center for Career and Technical Ed
Armstrong County: Lenape Technical School
Beaver County: Beaver County CTC
Butler County: Butler County AVTS
Fayette County: Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center, Fayette County Career & Technical Institute
Greene County: Greene County CTC
Indiana County: Indiana County Technology Center
Lawrence County: Lawrence County CTC
Washington County: Mon Valley CTC, Western Area CTC
Westmoreland County: Central Westmoreland CTC, Eastern Westmoreland CTC, Northern Westmoreland CTC
More schools and organizations that can provide you with construction-specific education:
CCBC High School Academies
CCBC's High School Academies — educational experiences preparing young people for regional workforce needs. Includes the Mascaro Construction Academy.
Community Colleges
Colleges / Universities
Apprenticeships – Builder's Guild
Builders Guild of Western Pennsylvania — A labor-management partnership that promotes quality construction, advocates for the commercial construction industry, and creates career opportunities in the skilled trades.
Resources
Visit additional organizations that support workforce development in our industry.
CAWP
Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania — trade association for union-affiliated contractors in heavy, highway, railroad, and utility construction in western PA.
Master Builders' Association
Master Builders' Association of Western Pennsylvania — voice for the construction industry in Western PA; promotes best practices and workforce development.
NCCER
National Center for Construction Education & Research — training, assessment, certification, and career development standard for construction and maintenance craft professionals.
O*NET OnLine
O*NET Program — the nation's primary source of occupational information, with a publicly available database covering nearly 1,000 occupations across the U.S. economy.
Consortium for Public Education
The Consortium — a nonprofit working with 40+ school districts across western Pennsylvania to strengthen school leadership, engage the community, and empower students.