Construction Jobs
B. Graham Wichman
1998 Sitka High Graduate
Quality Control / Mechanical Engineer
I was once told by a math teacher at Sitka High that I would make a good engineer. At the time I wasn’t sure what an engineer did, but that gave me a goal...
Waylon Evans
2000 Sitka High Graduate
Surveyor and Carpenter
I started with hands-on experience building someone’s home and learning a paying trade. Seeing the progress from starting with nothing in the morning, and having a floor and walls by the end of the day, is amazing...
David Urias
1999 Sitka High Graduate
Apprentice Meter Technician
My favorite part of the job is getting hands on training in my field, being outside and seeing all of the new houses and businesses being built around town...
Kelly Pellet
1995 Sitka High Graduate
Contractor
It started in the summer of 1994 when McGraw Custom Construction hired me as laborer. I have always enjoyed building things, but the experience and fun that I had that summer really pushed me to go learn more...
What do you think of when you think about construction? A new home being built? The new auditorium at Sitka High School? Renovations of the dorm buildings at Mt. Edgecumbe High School? Well, this is just a start.
There are many aspects to the construction industry, and if you enjoy working with tools, learning to use equipment, and being part of building something new, the construction industry may be for you.
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Here are a few examples of construction jobs in Alaska:
- Architect - plan and design residential and commercial structures
- Carpenter – do the actual building, including framing, drywall, and roofing
- Contractor – manage the construction project – some specialize in specific jobs, such as installing the electrical system or framing
- Construction Laborer – provide assistance with all aspects of construction and work with a variety of materials
- Electrical Worker – install and repair electrical systems in buildings and structures
- Engineer – design structures, electric systems, highways, and many other things. There are Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and others
- Heavy Equipment Operator – operate and run equipment - backhoes, loaders, trucks, and others - at a construction site
- Plumber – install and repair plumbing systems in buildings and structures
Welder/Ironworker – work with metal to create structures
General Information / Career Exploration
http://www.careervoyages.gov/construction-main.cfm
“The ultimate road trip to career success”. Career Voyages is a great site for young adults interested in High Growth Jobs! It includes career and training information from the U.S. Department of Labor. Links to In Demand magazine.
http://constructmyfuture.com
Want a “career without limits in an industry without boundaries”? Construct My Future provides information on different types of careers in construction for students, parents, and teachers. This is a GREAT resource, so you better check it out!
http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm
What do you like to do? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics site provides information on tons of careers, depending on what you like to do.
http://almis.labor.state.ak.us/cgi/career/?PAGEID=3
Find out about the “Fastest growing Occupations in Alaska for 2004-2014”. Alaska’s Department of Labor site gives you statistics and links to the Alaska Job Bank, AKCIS, Trends Magazine, and lots more!
http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Information Network provides interactive occupational information.
Do a “Skills Search” to find occupations that match yours.
http://www.akcis.org
The Alaska Career Information System (AKCIS) is a great resource for students, parents, and teachers! It lets users do a self-assessment and then explore career and educational opportunities in Alaska and throughout the U.S. (logon with username: akyouth and password: youthfirst)
On-going support for Alaska Energy Careers is provided by
- committed to Alaska's next generation of workers.© 2006 Sitka Energy Project. A project of Sitka Works!
This project was funded by a grant awarded under the President's High Growth Job Training Initiative,
as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration
and the State of Alaska,
Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
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