Construction & Trades Careers
Would you like to get paid to build the things people use everyday?
Construction and Trade workers work on buildings and other structures. This includes highways, bridges, houses, and buildings. You might create the designs or plans for new structures. Or, you might use the plans to build it or manage the workers on the project.
Learn more about Construction and Trades at Careerwise.MinnState.edu.
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Trades & Construction Generation NEXT (courtesy of This Old House)
Participating Businesses
- Crow Wing Power
- Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
- Grand Casino
- J-Berd Companies
- Mid MN Builders Association
- Nor-Son
- SCR (St Cloud Refrigeration)
- Thelen Heating & Roofing, Inc
Armed Services
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Questions To Ask
- What entry-level jobs are available?
- Do you pay training expenses for employees?
- Are advancement opportunities available for entry-level workers?
- What characteristics do you look for in potential employees?
- What things can I do now to prepare for a career in this field?