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Careers in Construction. Apprenticeships. On-the-job training is provided while earning money. Four year apprenticeships: Laborers Carpenters Sheet Metal Workers Electricians and Plumbers HVAC After year four, you are a journeyman and can go to work on your own. Desirable Skills.
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Apprenticeships • On-the-job training is provided while earning money. • Four year apprenticeships: • Laborers • Carpenters • Sheet Metal Workers • Electricians and Plumbers • HVAC • After year four, you are a journeyman and can go to work on your own.
Desirable Skills • Dependability • Be on time • Be prepared • Willingness to learn • Good work ethic • Positive attitude
What Students REALLY Care About • Apprenticeships start at around $18 per hour for your first year. • You get a raise each year and by journeyman earn about $40 per hour.
College Programs • Construction Engineering Management (CEM) programs provide students training and opportunities in construction at a management level. • These opportunities range from lab work to field surveying to crew management on site. • Job placement rates at OSU were 87% for civil engineers and 100% for construction management upon graduation.