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Architecture & Construction Career Pathway

New North

2020-2021

EXPLORE: Click on the links to find the job titles that seem most interesting to you to learn more! 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.

Educational Level

May also require work experience

Design/Pre-Construction

General Construction

Skilled Trades

*In the Construction Industry, experience is equally as important as a degree!

High School Diploma, Certification

Many entry level general laborer positions are available in both residential, commercial, road building, and industrial settings.

Construction Laborer Pre-Apprentice Supplier Sales Carpenter Helper Painter Glazier Roofer

Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator (CDL) Mechanic Insulation workers

Range $ 28,350-$82,720

Certification or

Technical Diploma

Registered Apprenticeship

Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree and beyond

Postsecondary Options

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Postsecondary Options

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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 Plymouth 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

  • Wood Processing
  • Elements of Construction
  • Building Construction
  • Technical Drawing

Start creating your professional network through CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAMS. Record your experiences in XELLO.

Other Recommended Courses

  • College Technical Math 1A TC
  • College Technical Math 1B TC
  • Professional Writing and Communication

State:

Regional:

Local:

  • INSPIRE

Career and Technical Student Organization

Work-Based Learning Options

Industry Recognized Credential Options

Italics = must be 18 years old to obtain

Design

Pre-Construction

General Construction

Skilled Trades

College Credit Opportunities

You can find the list of college credit opportunities included in the postsecondary options for this pathway HERE.

College Courses Offered at Your High School

Transcripted Credit

  • College Technical Math 1A & 1B, Lakeshore Technical College

AP Courses

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

Juniors and seniors who are interested in enrolling in a course not offered at the high school level may elect to enroll in a similar course at a Wisconsin Technical College. If a student completes all requirements, the course can count for both college and high school credit. Requests will be approved based on alignment with the student’s academic and career plan and if there is a comparable course offered at the high school level. You can find the list of college credit opportunities included in the postsecondary options for this pathway HERE.

Early College Credit Program

Students at public and private high schools in Wisconsin can earn college credit through the Early College Credit Program (ECCP), formerly known as Youth Options. A student selected for the program may be permitted to enroll in a UW System institution, or an alternative private, non-profit institution of higher education (IHE) to take one or more courses for which the student may earn high school credit, post-secondary credit, or both. Requests will be approved based on alignment with the student’s academic and career plan and if there is a comparable course offered at the high school level. You can find the list of college credit opportunities included in the postsecondary options for this pathway HERE.

2021-2022