How can you start a career in construction?

Question

It seems like a hard work job and I know that I would be good at it.It is something to work with.

Answer 1

I started as a laborer.Just doing clean up. Then as I proved I had a good work ethic,I was offered a job as an apprentice. When I started they thought I would never last. I was a slim120 lbs. But I did.I stayed 2 years till the job was completed.This was in 1976 and I am a GIRL!! Quit unheard of at that time, a girl on a construction site.

Answer 2

You need to find out the locations of the union halls in a major city that's within 60 miles of you. Go in and fill out an application. There are many types of "construction workers." Most unions have paid 4-year apprenticeships. You start off at about 60% of the journeyman wage, and receive a raise every 6 months. You will also attend school 2-3 nights per week. Once you complete your apprenticeship training, you will recieve your journeyman card, which is sort of like a "degree" in the trade you chose. You can move anywhere in the US and be able to work and join their local union. If work gets slow where you live, you can also boom out and find work at nearby cities that have work.

Ironworkers:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos215.htm

Sheet Metal Workers:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos214.htm

Carpenters:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos202.htm

Plumbers and Pipefitters:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos211.htm

Laborers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos248.htm#earnings

Answer 3

Knowledge and money, honey