Build your future with hands-on training at a construction trade school. Construction technology programs teach carpentry, masonry, blueprint reading, building codes, and safety practices. With ongoing infrastructure projects and housing demand, skilled construction workers enjoy excellent job prospects and median salaries of $51,000+ annually.
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Construction programs cover blueprint reading, building codes, framing, roofing, concrete work, safety protocols, and tool operation. You'll gain experience with both hand tools and power equipment used on residential and commercial job sites.
Construction trade schools offer programs in general construction, carpentry, masonry, concrete finishing, and construction management. Training combines classroom instruction with hands-on projects. Programs range from 6-month certificates to 2-year associate degrees.
Construction workers earn a median salary of $51,390, with experienced carpenters and specialized tradespeople earning $65,000+. The BLS projects 5% job growth through 2032. Self-employed contractors often earn $80,000-$120,000+ annually.
Construction trade schools prepare you for OSHA safety certifications, NCCER credentials, and specialized certifications in areas like scaffolding, rigging, and equipment operation. Certified workers are preferred by employers and earn higher wages.
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Construction programs range from 6 months for certificate programs to 2 years for associate degrees. Many students also enter apprenticeships that combine classroom learning with paid on-the-job training over 3-4 years.
Construction training prepares you for careers as a carpenter, mason, concrete finisher, framer, roofer, or general construction worker. With experience, you can advance to foreman, superintendent, or start your own contracting business.
Data Sources: All school, program, and outcomes data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Licensing requirements are sourced from state licensing boards. Apprenticeship data is from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Last updated: December 2025. Data is updated regularly to ensure accuracy. Learn about our methodology
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