What Is Construction?
Benefits of Construction
Construction Careers
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to build

What is construction?

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A program in which you gain valuable skills on the job under the instruction of more experienced professionals, often making money as you obtain training.

What is apprenticeship/craft training?

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A category of construction distinguish by specific types of work, materials, equipment, and skills.

What is a sector?

What is a craft?

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Programs offered in high school and technical education centers that allow students to explore career options available in construction.

What is Career and Technical Education (CTE)?

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An individual who has completed a formal apprenticeship in a skilled trade.

what is a journeyperson?

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A general term to referring to one of the many construction specialties.

What is craft/trade?

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A major benefit of craft training.

What is Earn as You Learn?

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Oversees many parts of a construction project, including resource management, budgeting, code adherence, quality assurance, and construction materials.

What is a contractor?

200

They often collaborate with contractors and construction companies by helping facilitate their training programs.

What is Community Colleges?

200

State (Oregon) licensing agent for contractors.

What is the CCB (Construction Contractors Board)?

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The transportation, water, electrical, and telecommunications systems that allow communities and countries to operate.

What is infrastructure?

300

Good communication, teamwork, and decision making.

What are critical leadership skills?

300

Joining metal together to create a variety of structures

What is a welder?

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They offer degree programs in construction related areas.

What is Four Year Universities? 

300

Not requiring a worker to join or support a union.

What is an open shop?

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Equipment or clothing designed to prevent or reduce injuries.

What is PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?

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Competitive salaries, a debt-free start, and financial security.

What are benefits of construction careers?

400

People who place and install iron or steel beams, columns, and other construction materials to form and reinforce structures.

What are ironworkers?

400

CTE programs place an emphasis on preparing students for construction careers through what?

What is hands on learning?

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Two trades in Oregon that require an individual license.

What are electrical and plumbing?

500

An agency of the US Department of Labor with the mission to establish and enforce safe working conditions for the US workforce.

What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?

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The result of developing their skills and given opportunities to travel or relocate to different areas due to their skills being in ......

What is high demand?

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Workers who install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

What is HVAC Technicians?

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Depending on the particular craft, an apprenticeship or craft training program can generally be completed within what time frame?
What is 2-4 YEARS?
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On average, one of the highest paying construction trades?

What is an Elevator and Escalator Installer?