Architecture & Construction
Helping your students discover, understand, and evaluate various career paths and occupations within the Architecture & Construction cluster that align with their personal interests, skills, and values.
MyCareerTech offers full occupation reports on 87 Occupations across the 3 Architecture & Construction Career Pathways.
Construction Pathway 59
Employees in construction literally build our future! These are the people who build and remodel houses, apartments, industrial buildings, warehouses, office buildings, churches, schools and recreational facilities. This pathway also includes the builders of highways, streets, bridges, tunnels and airports as well as power plants, chemical plants, refineries and mills.
Occupations
Design/Pre-Construction Pathway 11
People with careers in design and pre-construction create our future! They turn a concept into a set of plans. Their plans guide other construction professionals as they continue the building process.
Maintenance/Operations Pathway 17
Employees in maintenance and operations keep our future intact! These are the people who unload, inspect, and move new equipment into position. They determine the optimal placement of machines in a plant, assemble machinery, install machinery, repair machinery and perform preventive maintenance. They detect, diagnose and correct minor problems on machinery. They keep the structure of an establishment in good repair. They maintain the smooth operation of refineries, power plants, chemical plants and mills.
Occupations
Help educate students about what jobs might align with their interests, skills, and values.
Occupation Research Tools 87
MyCareerTech provides the following tools for exploring the Occupations found within each Career Cluster, various Industries, and by keyword search. Visit each tab below to begin your journey.
Please watch this short Career Exploration Key Terms video for additional information.
Every MyCareerTech teacher is provided a unique link to share these tools with their students to encourage independent research, or help with the completion of their career exploration activities and tests.
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Student Activities 3
Help your students engage with our Career Exploration tools through independent activities. Each activity contains instructions, a student deliverable, and a rubric for grading submissions.
- Career Exploration Comparison Chart
- Career Exploration Presentation
- Career Exploration Essay
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MyCareerCorner is a series of short, 3–5-minute video Q&A from individuals across different careers and occupations giving insight and advice about their job, industry, and real-life professional experiences. Each MyCareerCorner episode includes an online activity that will challenge students to think deeper about the topic and apply what they’ve learned.
New Choosing a Career in Construction with Ryan McCord
Upon completion of this activity, students will have learned what makes construction careers rewarding and considered a career in the industry.
New Why Construction Needs You with Ryan McCord
Upon completion of this activity, students will have explored why the construction industry is changing and how they can take advantage of new opportunities in the field.
New Training Isn’t Just for New Hires with Ryan McCord
Upon completion of this activity, students will have discovered why some companies train employees throughout their career and how that training can benefit everyone.
New How to Stand Out in Construction with Ryan McCord
Upon completion of this activity, students will have learned ways to stand out in the construction industry and why qualities like work ethic and lifelong learning are so important.
New Career Progression in Construction with Ryan McCord
Upon completion of this activity, students will have explored different paths to careers in construction and considered if it might be a fit for them.
New Construction Training with Ryan McCord
Upon completion of this activity, students will have learned what kinds of training programs are available in the construction industry and considered why these programs are so valuable.
New Importance of Safety in Construction with Ryan McCord
Upon completion of this activity, students will have learned how, and contemplated why, construction companies prioritize safety.
New Why Communication Matters in Construction with Ryan McCord
Upon completion of this activity, students will have learned why communication is vital within the construction industry and considered how they can improve their own communication skills.
New Finding the Right Career with Michael Parks
Upon completion of this activity, students will have learned that it’s normal to explore different fields before finding the right fit.
New Managing Construction Projects with Michael Parks
Upon completion of this activity, students will have explored what a construction managing director is responsible for and considered how the soft skills they use could be valuable for their own careers.
New Commercial Construction with Michael Parks
Upon completion of this activity, students will have learned about the various projects that Hoar Construction takes on and considered why this could help the company in the future.
New Building Theme Parks with Michael Parks
Upon completion of this activity, students will have explored the positive effects that building long-term business relationships can have on a company and an individual’s career.
Work-Based Learning in Construction with Ashton Watt
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have explored the value of work-based learning, determined if they want to participate in one, and identified resources to learn more about them.
Starting Strong in Construction with Ashton Watt
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have identified traits that can benefit them in the construction field and considered how they can prepare to enter it with little prior experience.
Building Construction Careers with Ashton Watt
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have learned methods to gain experience in construction and considered how these programs can help them learn a specialized skill of their choice.
Closing the Gap in Construction Careers with Ashton Watt
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have learned why the construction industry is facing a labor gap and considered the advantages for those entering the workforce.
The High Demand for Skilled Builders with Ashton Watt
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have considered the career benefits of entering a high-demand industry.
Why Skilled Trades Are Worth Considering with Ashton Watt
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have learned some of the benefits of a job in the skilled trades and considered if a career in the trades could be a fit for them.
