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Architecture & Construction Career Pathway The Great Northwest 2023-2026
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 $ 22,260-54,640	Construction Laborer✶⚪ Range $ 30,090-70,710	Hazardous Materials Removal Workers ⚪ Range $ 32,930-70,710
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 $35,380-120,210
Certification or Technical Diploma	Drafting Design Technician Range $40,250-61,960	Cabinet Maker⚪ Boiler Operator ⚪ Rough or Finish Carpenter ✶⚪ Construction Foreman⚪ Solar Installer Range $37,440-80,040	Appliance Technician ⚪ Account Clerk⚪ Computer Technician ⚪ Range $34,320-62,130
Associate Degree	Civil Engineering Technician⚪ Surveyor⚪ Interior Designer ⚪ Cost Estimator ⚪ Range $45,860-110,800	Project Manager ⚪ Range $45,270-100,970	Landscape Supervisor Computer Network Technician ⚪ Construction/Building Inspector⚪ Range $39,000-70,790
Bachelor Degree and Beyond	Architect⚪ C ivil Engineer ⚪ Landscape Architect ⚪ Urban and Regional Planner⚪ Range $43,050-110,800	Engineering Manager Safety Manager Company Owner ⚪ Construction Manager ⚪ Range $51,090-110,320	Facilities Manager Accountant⚪ Mechanical Engineer ⚪ Electrical Engineer ⚪ Range $57,970-105,070
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✶ 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 & Construction Career Pathway In Hurley A career pathway in high school must include: �• A sequence of courses (including at least 2 CTE courses) • Two of the following components: Career and Technical Student Organization, Work-based Learning, � Industry Recognized Credential, College Credit Opportunity
Career and Technical Education Courses	Must include a sequence of at least TWO Career and Technical Education courses. Should align with Education Building Blocks for the pathway: Woods I Northwood Manufacturing		Career Exploration Programs
			State: We Build Wisconsin Wisconsin Sheet Metal and Steamfitters - request for classroom speaker Regional: STEAM Career Day Tech School Career Fairs Local: Industry Field Trips Tech College Visits
Additional Employer Recommended Courses	Should align with Education Building Blocks for this pathway: Computer Literacy
Career and Technical Student Organization	CTSO Crosswalk
Work-Based Learning Program Options	Northwoods Manufacturing - Student run business
	Design Pre-Construction	General Construction Skilled Trades
Industry Recognized Credential Options Learn the skills that employers want to see! Italics = must be 18 years old to obtain *This certification is eligible for reimbursement through the technical incentive grant	WCA
	Woodworkers Career Alliance: Sawblade Certificate	�
College Credit Opportunities
			2020-2022