Building Your Career - New Home PhotoBuilding Your Career

    There are unlimited possibilities for careers in the field of construction.  Construction Manager, Civil Engineering Technician, Architect, Financial Analyst, Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineer, Land Surveyor, Urban and Regional Planner, Drafter/CAD Technician, Architect, Specifications Writer, Environmental Scientist, Construction and Building Inspectors, Carpenter, Electrician, HVAC Technician, Brick Mason, Block Mason, Stone Mason, Dry Wall Installer, Project Manager, Real Estate Manager, Facility Manager, and Cost Estimator are just a few.

    The Construction and Development Programs offer opportunities for students to pursue interests in designing and constructing the built environment.  Students in the Construction Pathway can earn advanced standing in apprenticeship programs or college credit in post secondary construction programs.

    Postsecondary Opportunities

    Following are links to some post secondary opportunities for students exploring various options for continued education and/or training.

    Montgomery College

    • Architectural Technology 
    • Building Trades Technology 
    • Construction Management  

    University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, Construction Management Technology  

    Community College of Baltimore County

    • Architecture and Engineering
    • AutoCAD Certificates
    • Construction
    • Construction Management

    Pennsylvania College of Technology, Construction & Design Technologies  

    BS Degree Programs:

     University of Maryland School of Architecture 

    The Catholic University of America, School of Architecture and Planning

    Morgan State University, School of Architecture and Planning

    Associated Builders and Contractors, Metro Washington
    Established in 1958 ABC of Metro Washington is one of more than 80 chapters in a nationwide federation of over 23,000 members. Locally, ABC of Metro Washington is more than 550 members strong.  ABC of Metro Washington is the construction industry leader that provides the awareness, technology, and training to meet the challenges of the ever-changing and diverse market while maintaining the merit philosophy.

    Trade Unions

    Asbestos Workers Local #24
    901 Montgomery St.
    Laurel, MD 20707
    301-725-2400 
    Fax 301-725-0804

    Boilermakers Local #193
    1101 W. Patapsco Ave.
    Baltimore, MD 21230
    410-355-2344
    Fax 410-355-2952

    Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Local #1
    5879 Allentown Road
    Camp Springs, MD 20746
    240-695-9463 
    Fax 240-695-9467

    LIUNA Local 11
    5201 First Place , NE
    Washington, DC 20011
    202-723-3366 
    Fax 202-723-4414 

    Electrical Workers Local #26
    4371 Parliament Place
    Lanham, MD 20706
    301-459-2900
    Fax 301-459-2100

    International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers, Local #24

    International Union of Elevator Contractors Washington DC, Local #10
    9600 Martin Luther King Highway
    Lanham, MD 20706
    301-459-0497
    Fax 301-459-3991

    Independent Electrical Contractors - Chesapeake
    PO Box 147
    Odenton, MD 21113
    301-621-9545 or 1-800-470-3013
    Fax  301-912-1665

    Iron Workers Local #5
    9100 Old Marlboro Pike
    Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-3627
    301-599-0960 
    Fax 301-599-0962

    Mid-Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters
    8500 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772
    301-735-6660 or 1-800-492-8144

    Operating Engineers Local #77
    2114 Fiddler Lane
    Accokeek, MD 20706
    301-899-6900 
    Fax 301-630-8129

    Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons #891
    1517 Kenilworth Ave., NE
    Washington, DC 20019
    202-398-5858 
    Fax 202-399-2733

    Painters District Council #51
    3900 James Street
    Suitland, MD 20746
    301-420-0205 
    Fax 301-420-1309

    Plumbers Local #5
    5891 Allentown Road
    Camp Springs, MD 20746
    301-899-7861
    Fax 301-899-7868

    Reinforced Rodmen Local #201
    1507 Rhode Island Ave., NE
    Washington, DC 20018
    202-529-6226 
    Fax 202-269-3694

    Roofers & Waterproofers Local #30
    2008 Merritt Ave..
    Baltimore, MD 21222
    1-410-288-4401 
    Fax 1-215-331-8325

    Sheet Metal Workers Local #100
    4725 Silver Hill Road
    Suitland, MD 20746
    301-568-8655 
    Fax 301-967-1683

    Sprinkler Fitters Local #669
    7050 Oakland Mills Road, Suite 100
    Columbia, MD 21046
    301-698-1066
    Fax 301-621-8045

    Steamfitters Local #602
    8700 Ashwood Drive, 2nd Floor
    Capitol Heights, MD 20743
    202-544-6100
    Fax 202-546-1383

    Teamsters Local #639
    3100 Ames Street, NE
    Washington DC 20018
    202-636-8170
    Fax 202-529-9382

    Career Links

    Occupational Outlook Handbook
    The Occupational Outlook Handbook put out by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, provides information about training and education needed; earning; expected job prospects; what workers do on the job; and working conditions.

    National Center for Construction Education and Research
    The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a not-for-profit education foundation created to help address the critical workforce shortage facing the construction industry and to develop industry-driven standardized craft training programs with portable credentials.

    Career One Stop
    Your pathway to career success. Tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

    Construct Your Future
    This site was designed to allow students, parents and teachers the opportunity to explore and research careers in the construction industry. The industry is very large and has thousands of career opportunities in several different facets of business. From trades to technical to management, the construction industry provides rewarding careers for anyone. The key to success in the industry is knowledge.
      

    National Building Museum
    Created by an act of Congress in 1980, the National Building Museum is America's premier cultural institution dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning. Since opening its doors in 1985, the Museum has become a vital forum for exchanging ideas and information about such topical issues as managing suburban growth, preserving landmarks and communities, and revitalizing urban centers.

    Vocational Information Center
    Purpose of the Vocational Information Center is to make existing career and technical online resources easier to find including:  Career Exploration and College Planning; Tutorial and Learning Resources for Vocational Students; Skills for Today’s Workforce; Technical School Locators; Job Market Resources; Career and Technical Education Resources; and Vocational Curriculum, Vocational Related Lesson Plans and Integrated Academic Resources.