Career Pathways in the
Construction Industry
At the end of the day, if you like to step back and really see what you’ve done. You may be perfect for a career in construction. Whether you are outdoors building the skyline, or inside adding the finishing touches to a project, a career in construction provides an opportunity to create, rejuvenate and develop new buildings and infrastructure.
Job Opportunities Training Pathways | Download PDF
First
Requires on-the-job training, work experience, and/or a high school diploma
| Job | 2015 Avg Hr Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Workers | $16.43 | |
| Paving, Surfacing, & Tamping Equipment Operators | $16.38 | |
| Excavating and Loading Machine & Dragline Operators | $22.72 |
Next
Requires 2-4 years of education beyond high school or on-the-job work experience
| Job | 2015 Avg Hr Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating, A.C., and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $18.79 | |
| First-Line Supervisor of Construction & Extraction Workers | $25.22 | |
| Carpenters | $17.81 |
Later
Requires 4 or more years of education beyond high school plus work experience
| Job | 2015 Avg Hr Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $35.50 | |
| Chief Executives | $94.84 |
Training Pathways Job Opportunities | Download PDF
First
Programs are middle and high school career exploration or career academy programs
| Training Program | Institutions/School | |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Academy | ||
| Home Builders Association of West Florida (HBA) Green Construction Trades Academy | ||
|
Civil Engineering & Architecture Academy |
West Florida High School of Advanced Technology | |
| Pre-Engineering Academy | Woodham Middle School |
Next
Programs are certifications, technical programs or 2-year degrees
| Training Program | Institutions/School | |
|---|---|---|
|
AC, Refrigeration & Heating Technology Electricity Certification |
George Stone Technical Center | |
|
AC, Refrigeration & Heating Technology Electricity Certification |
Locklin Tech* | |
|
Electricity Certification Carpentry Certification HVAC Certification A.S. Architectural Design and Construction Technology |
Pensacola State College |
Later
Programs are bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral programs
| Training Program | Institutions/School | |
|---|---|---|
|
B.S. Engineering Technology - Building Construction B.S. Electrical Engineering |
University of West Florida |
*Located in Santa Rosa County
** Program Coming Soon
Organized by Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties
Sources
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics - September 2014
Primary Data Collection - Greater Pensacola Chamber