Carpenters
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$59,310/yrApprenticeship (very common) | Trade school certificate | Licensure (varies by trade)↗ Steady
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General Contractor
General Contractors oversee construction projects from start to finish, managing subcontractors, schedules, and budgets.
Typical pay
$72,000/yr
Education
Apprenticeship (very common) | Trade school certificate | Licensure (varies by trade)
Outlook
↗ Steady
Why this matters in Construction
Skilled trades turn plans into buildings.
What you’d actually do
Manage construction project schedules and budgets, hire and coordinate subcontractors, obtain permits, ensure building code compliance, communicate with clients, solve on-site problems, order materials, and inspect completed work.
What can I do right now?
- SkillsUSA, Habitat for Humanity, Maker spaces, Trade skill camps
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