Construction Career Path

Skilled Trades Journey Person: 1-5 years

Description

  • Building Trades Apprenticeships Pittsburgh
  • Skilled Trades Journey Person Description | Builders Guild of Western PA
  • Skilled Trades (Casual Employment) | ca.gov
  • Check A License - CSLB | ca.gov
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Journey-level Experience | ca.gov
  • $13.00 - $28.00
  • A skilled trades journeyperson has successfully completed an apprenticeship program in a recognized craft or trade. They are considered competent and authorized to work in that field as a fully qualified employee. Under direction, incumbents perform skilled work in a craft or trade on short-term projects.

Required

  • Get a Driver's License | PA.gov
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Driver's License

Included

  • CCAC
  • On the job training
  • Associate degree

 

 

Build Your Construction Career Path - For the Future

Going on a construction career path has many lanes that all intersect at some point. Your journey can start anywhere at anytime and this is a representation on what that would look like along with the proper steps to succeed on your path.

There are three paths; Apprentice Path (in green), High School/Technology Path (in rust), and the College Path (in blue). You can cross back and forth and explore different career options which could lead you to become the CEO or owner of a company.

Click on any of the colored buttons below to learn more about each opportunity. For a detailed visual of the chart, click here.

Apprenticeship Path



Apprenticeship

Skilled Trades
Master Craftsperson
Foreman
Superintendent








High School/Tech Path
High School
Military

Community College

Administrative Support
Technical Support
Draftsperson
Office Manager

Estimator
Project Manager
Safety
Senior Management
Vice President

CFO, COO, CEO, Owner
College Path



College/University

Construction Manager
Civil Engineer
Architect
Business/Sales/Marketing








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