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Architecture & Construction Career Pathway Prosperity South West 2021-2022
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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 ⚪ Roofer ⚪ Range $27,170-$68,750
Certification or Technical Diploma	Appliance Technician ✶ Landscape Technician HVAC Service Technician ⚪✶ Retail/Design Consultant Range $18,320-$57,760	Cabinetmaking and Millwork Bricklayer ⚪✶ Rough Carpenter ✶ Tile Setter ✶ Building Trades-Carpentry Range $23,860-$55,570
Registered Apprenticeship	Concrete Finisher✶ Electrician ⚪ Plumber ⚪✶ Steamfitter✶⚪ Boilermaker ⚪ Iron Worker ⚪ Carpenter ⚪✶ Operating Engineer ✶⚪ Sheet Metal Worker ⚪ Pipefitter✶ Crew Leader/Foreman✶ Superintendent ✶ For more information click here Range $29,750-$164,790
Associate Degree	Drafting Design Technician Surveyor Interior Designer ⚪ Landscaper ⚪ Range $34,320-$80,650	Project Manager ✶ Assistant Construction Manager ✶ Cost Estimator ✶ Range $88,780-$191,260
Bachelor Degree and beyond	Architect ⚪ C ivil Engineer ⚪ Landscape Architect ⚪ Range $34,320-$80,650	Safety Manager Company Owner Project Engineer ✶ Construction Manager ✶ ⚪ Range $$32,830-$164,790
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 & Construction Career Pathway Wauzeka-Steuben School District 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: Woodworking I Woodworking II Construction Principles of Engineering		Career Exploration Programs
			State: We Build Wisconsin Wisconsin Sheet Metal and Steamfitters - request for classroom speaker ABC of Wisconsin Regional: Local:
Relevant Academic Courses	Should align with Education Building Blocks for this pathway: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, STEAM I & II, Environmental Science Speech, Composition, Art I, II & Advanced Art
Career and Technical Student Organization	Skills USA
Work-Based Learning Program Options	Employability Skills (90 hrs) State Skill Standards Co-Op-Construction (480 hrs/1 year) Youth Apprenticeship- Architecture and Construction (450 hrs/year; 1-2 years) Local Work-based Learning Programs that meet state quality requirements
	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	OSHA 10 Wisconsin Drivers License
	North American Technician Excellence (NATE): HVAC Support Technician* Multi-Craft Core Curriculum	National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER)* Career Connections/Level 3* Woodwork Career Alliance: Sawblade* �
College Credit Opportunities	You can find the list of college credit opportunities included in the postsecondary options for this pathway HERE.
			2021-2022