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Get Ready for a career in
Architecture & Construction
 Hit
the books:
Education programs in Virginia
CTE
Programs in high schools, technical centers, and community colleges
This page helps you find CTE Programs. You can search by keyword
(like construction or building trades) or find programs
offered at your local high schools, technical centers or community
college.
Certification
Programs at Community Colleges
Even as a high school student, you can start working towards a certification
or skill standard that can help you get a job in the construction
industry. Here’s a list of what’s offered at Community
Colleges in Virginia.
Architecture
and Construction Programs at Four-Year Colleges
There’s a ton of information at www.ExploreVirginiaColleges.com.
The link above takes you to a page where you can look for programs
offered at any college in the state. We suggest looking under Broad
Program Area and selecting Construction Trades or Architecture
and Related Programs.
 Get
Experience: Internships and apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
through the Community College System
Apprenticeships can be your gateway to a great career. Click here
to find the apprenticeship coordinator in your region.
Registered
Apprenticeships
This area of the www.CareerVoyages.gov site explores registered
apprenticeship opportunities in several fields.
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| Design & Pre-Construction |
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These are the people who design buildings, including
architects, drafters, and surveyors.
The things you could do:
- Design buildings using computer programs.
- Design landscaping around buildings.
- Survey land to find the best spot for a building.
- Plan how land will be used for homes, businesses, or industries.
People in construction jobs don’t just build new
houses. They remodel existing buildings and build highways, bridges, and
tunnels.
The things you could do:
- Build! As a carpenter, plumber, metal worker, pipefitter,
etc.
- Act as a general contractor and oversee other companies all working together
to complete a structure.
- Install electrical circuits and wires.
| Maintenance/Operations |
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These are the people that keep heating, ventilation,
air, plumbing, and electrical systems running smoothly in buildings.
The things you could do:
- Install new machinery in a factory.
- Perform preventative maintenance on building systems.
- Specialize in installing and maintaining a certain type of equipment.
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