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Architecture & Construction Career Pathway M7 Region 2024-2026
EXPLORE: Click on the the job title links that seem most interesting to you to learn more about! Save any jobs you are interested in from this career pathway in your XELLO account so that you can create an Academic and Career Plan (ACP) later on. Note: In the Architecture and Construction Industry, experience can be equally as important as a degree! Many entry level general laborer positions are available in residential, commercial, road building, and industrial settings.
Educational Level May also require work experience	Design/Pre-Construction	General Construction/Skilled Trades	Post-Construction/Maintenance/Operation
High School Diploma, Certification	Landscaper⚪ Sales Representative ⚪ Range $20,900 - $74,700	Construction Laborer✶⚪ Range $20,900 - $74,700	Hazardous Materials Removal Workers ⚪ Range $20,900 - $74,700
Registered Apprenticeship (Earn While You Learn)	Bricklayer ⚪ Carpenter ✶ ⚪ Concrete Finisher and Cement Mason✶⚪ Construction Craft Laborer ✶ ⚪ Construction Electrician✶⚪ Environmental Systems Technician and HVAC Installer-Technician ⚪ Glazier⚪ Heat and Frost Insulator Heavy Equipment Operator and Operating Engineer⚪ Ironworker ⚪ Painter and Decorator⚪ Plasterer⚪ Plumber ✶⚪ Residential Wirer Roofer and Waterproofer ⚪ Sheet Metal ⚪ Sprinkler Fitter ⚪ Steamfitter ⚪ Taper and Finisher Tile Setter ⚪ Range $19,200 - $152,000
Certification or Technical Diploma	Drafting Design Technician Range $16,900 - $89,000	Cabinet Maker⚪ Boiler Operator ⚪ Rough or Finish Carpenter ✶⚪ Construction Foreman⚪ Solar Installer Range $$16,900 - $89,000	Appliance Technician ⚪ Account Clerk⚪ Computer Technician ⚪ Range $24,200 - $82,400
Associate Degree	Civil Engineering Technician⚪ Surveyor⚪ Interior Designer ⚪ Cost Estimator ⚪ Range $19,200 - $78,600	Project Manager ⚪ Range $37,000 - $169,000	Landscape Supervisor Computer Network Technician ⚪ Construction/Building Inspector⚪ Range $37,000 - $100,000
Bachelor Degree and Beyond	Architect⚪ C ivil Engineer ⚪ Landscape Architect ⚪ Urban and Regional Planner⚪ Range $29,700 - $111,100	Engineering Manager Safety Manager Company Owner ⚪ Construction Manager ⚪ Range $28,500 - $336,000	Facilities Manager Accountant⚪ Mechanical Engineer ⚪ Electrical Engineer ⚪ Range $29,700 - $111,100
Postsecondary Options	Click HERE for Postsecondary Options	Click HERE for Postsecondary Options	Click HERE for Postsecondary Options
✶ BRIGHT OUTLOOK = these jobs are expected to grow in the future – which means more opportunities for you! ⚪ XELLO = you can learn more and save this job in your Xello account (note: some job titles might look a little different in Xello)

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Architecture and Construction Career Pathway at South Milwaukee High School Your Academic and Career Plan (ACP) for this career pathway starts here… Use this page to figure out which classes and activities you will take to prepare for this career pathway. Record your plan in XELLO.
Career and Technical Education Courses	Intro to Technology & Engineering (required for freshmen and sophomores) 3D Modeling (recommended) Wood Manufacturing Technologies Construction 1 Construction 2 Construction 3				Start creating your professional network through CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES. Record your experiences in XELLO.
Other Recommended Courses	Algebra Geometry Technical Math Physical Science and/or Physics				State: Focus on Energy Career Exploration & Resources Regional: WRTP Big Step Local: Summer Trades Academy
Career and Technical Student Organization	Skills USA
Work-Based Learning Options	Youth Apprenticeship- Architecture and Construction (450 hrs/year; 1-2 years)
Industry Recognized Credential Options Learn the skills that employers want to see! Italics = must be 18 years old to obtain Employment of Minors Laws: Manufacturing and Construction Equipment *This certification is eligible for reimbursement through the technical incentive grant	Design Pre-Construction		General Construction Skilled Trades	Post-Construction/Maintenance/Operation
	OSHA 10 (Completed in Intro to Technology & Engineering Course)
	Autodesk Certified User Autodesk Inventor- Imperial or Metric*		Woodwork Career Alliance: Sawblade*	Woodwork Career Alliance: Sawblade*
College Credit Opportunities You can find the list of college credit opportunities for this pathway HERE You can find the postsecondary options for this pathway HERE.	College Courses Offered at Your High School
	Transcripted Credit SMHS’s 3D Modeling = MATC’s MCD SG-133, Inventor 1, 2 college credits	AP and/or IB Courses AP Art and Design AP Calculus AB AP Calculus ABC AP Computer Science Principles AP Statistics
	College Courses You Can Take at a College Campus Application Deadlines: October 1st: Spring Courses February 1st: Summer Courses (ECCP only) March 1st: Fall Courses
	Start College Now (SCN) You can find the list of college credit opportunities included in the postsecondary options for this pathway HERE .	Early College Credit Program (ECCP) Many opportunities exist through the ECCP Program in the greater Milwaukee area. Please see the “HERE” link to the left under the College Credit Opportunities section for an extensive list. Also, please see your School Counselor for more information about what might be best for you.
2024-2026

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