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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Telecommunications Technician
Telecommunications Technicians install, maintain, and repair telephone, internet, and cable systems.
Typical pay
$62,000/yr
Education
Apprenticeship (very common) | Trade school certificate | Licensure (varies by trade)
Outlook
→ Limited Growth
Why this matters in Construction
Skilled trades turn plans into buildings.
What you’d actually do
Install and repair telephone and data lines, set up networking equipment, splice fiber optic and copper cables, test signal quality, troubleshoot connectivity issues, climb utility poles, and configure customer equipment.
What can I do right now?
- SkillsUSA, Habitat for Humanity, Maker spaces, Trade skill camps
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