Construction

Employees in construction literally build our future! These are the people who build and remodel houses, apartments, industrial buildings, warehouses, office buildings, churches, schools and recreational facilities. This pathway also includes the builders of highways, streets, bridges, tunnels and airports as well as power plants, chemical plants, refineries and mills.

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Continuing Education

Wisconsin Technical Colleges
- Blackhawk Technical College
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  Electrical Power Distribution TD
  
  Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration TD
  
  Residential HVAC TD
  
  Electricity (Construction) Apprentice A
  
  Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship A
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
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  Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology AAS
  
  Architectural Structural Design AAS
  
  Electrical Power Distribution TD
  
  Residential Construction TD
  
  Renewable Energy TD
  
  Air Conditioning C
  
  Gas Heating and Airflow C
  
  Refrigeration C
  
  HVAC Apprentice (ABC) A
  
  Electricity (Construction) Apprentice A
  
  Electric Line Apprentice A
  
  Electrician Apprentice (abc) A
  
  Plumbing Apprentice (JAC) A
  
  Sheet Metal Apprentice (abc) A
  
  Steamfitting Apprentice A
  
  Telecommunications Vdv Installer Technician A
  
  Electrician Wirer Apprentice A
- Fox Valley Technical College
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  Construction Management Technology AAS
  
  Construction Safety Technology AAS
  
  Associate of Science - University Transfer AAS
  
  Wood Manufacturing Technology TD
  
  Construction - Residential Building TD
  
  Electricity TD
  
  Pipe Trades Preparation TD
  
  Kitchen & Bath Design Assistant TD
  
  Electrician Apprentice (ABC) A
  
  Plumbing Apprentice A
  
  Steamfitting Apprentice/Steamfitting Service Apprentice A
  
  Operating Engineer Apprentice A
  
  Electronic Systems Technician Apprentice A
- Gateway Technical College
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  Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology AAS
  
  Gas Utility Construction & Service TD
- Lakeshore Technical College
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  Carpentry (construction) Apprentice A
  
  Plumbing Apprentice (jac) A
  
  Sheet Metal Construction A
- Madison College
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  Technical Studies Journeywork AAS
  
  Civil Engineering Technology AAS
  
  Cabinetmaking & Millwork TD
  
  Construction & Remodeling TD
  
  Welding TD
  
  Industrial Mechanic - HVAC TD
  
  Environmental Services Technician/HVAC Apprenticeship A
  
  Bricklaying Apprenticeship A
  
  Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Apprenticeship A
  
  Carpentry Apprenticeship A
  
  Electrician Apprenticeship A
  
  Painter and Decorator Apprentice A
  
  Plumbing ABC A
  
  Sheet Metal Apprenticeship A
  
  Steamfitting Construction A
  
  Ironworking Apprenticeship A
  
  Telecommunications Voice Data Video Installer Technician A
  
  Associate In Arts AAS Lib
- Mid-State Technical College
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  Electrical Power Engineering Technician AAS
  
  Civil Engineering Technology - Highway Technology AAS
  
  Carpentry (construction) Apprentice A
  
  Electrician Apprentice (abc) A
  
  Plumbing Apprentice A
  
  Sheet Metal A
  
  Steamfitting Apprentice A
  
  Ironworker Apprentice A
- Milwaukee Area Technical College
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  Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology AAS
  
  Preparatory Plumbing TD
  
  Bricklaying TD
  
  Architectural Woodworking/Cabinetmaking TD
  
  Carpentry TD
  
  Electricity TD
  
  Electrical Power Distribution TD
  
  Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Service Technician TD
  
  Glazier (construction) Apprentice A
  
  Plumbing Apprentice (jac) A
  
  Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice A
  
  Roofer Apprentice A
- Moraine Park Technical College
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  Air Cond, Htg & Refrig Technology AAS
  
  Electricity TD
  
  Electrical Power Distribution TD
  
  Carpentry Apprentice (abc) A
  
  Electricity (construction) Apprentice A
  
  Electrician Apprentice (abc) A
- Nicolet Area Technical College
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  Architectural Technology AAS
  
  Carpentry Apprentice A
- Northcentral Technical College
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  Technical Studies - Journey Worker AAS
  
  Residential Building TD
  
  Plumbing Apprentice A
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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  Heating* Ventilation* Air Conditioning And Refrigeration (hvacr) AAS
  
  Solar Energy Technology AAS
  
  Construction Management-Carpentry AAS
  
  Construction Management-Electricity AAS
  
  Construction Management-Masonry AAS
  
  Electrical Power Distribution TD
  
  Welding TD
  
  Industrial Maintenance Mechanic TD
  
  Carpentry TD
  
  Masonry TD
  
  Electricity TD
  
  Carpentry Apprenticeship A
  
  Construction Electrician Apprenticeship A
  
  Hvac Installer/servicer Apprenticeship A
  
  Plumbing Apprenticeship A
  
  Sheet Metal Apprenticeship A
  
  Steamfitting Apprenticeship A
  
  Bricklaying/Masonry Apprenticeship A
- Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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  Technical Studies - Journeyworker AAS
  
  Building Trades - Carpentry TD
  
  Electrical Power Distribution TD
  
  Electricity (construction) Apprentice A
  
  Plumbing Apprentice A
  
  Plumbing Apprentice (JAC) A
- Waukesha County Technical College
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  Building Trades - Carpentry TD
  
  Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Service Technician TD
  
  Electrician Apprentice (abc) A
  
  Plumbing Apprentice (abc) A
  
  Concrete Finisher Apprentice (abc) A
- Western Technical College
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  Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration AAS
  
  Building Science & Energy Management AAS
  
  Refrigeration* Air Cond & Heating Service Tech TD
  
  Wood Tech TD
  
  Electrician Apprentice (abc) A
  
  Plumbing Apprentice (jac) A
  
  Sheet Metal Construction A
  
  Steamfitting Apprentice A
- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
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  Welding TD
  
  Construction And Cabinetmaking TD
  
  Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) TD
  
  Construction Essentials TD
  
  Plumbing Apprentice (jac) A
University of WI System Campuses
- UW-Madison
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  Landscape Architecture B
  
  Landscape Architecture M
- UW-Milwaukee
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  Architectural Studies B
  
  Architecture D
  
  Architecture M
- UW-Stout
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  Construction B
Wisconsin Private Colleges & Universities
- Alverno
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  Oil, Electric and Hydronic Heating
- Concordia University Wisconsin
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  Interior Design B
- Marquette University
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  Civil Engineering, General B
  
  Civil Engineering, General D
  
  Civil Engineering, General M
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
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  Interior Design / Furniture Design B
- Milwaukee School of Engineering
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  Architectural Engineering B
  
  Construction Management B
- Mount Mary College
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  Interior Design B

Blackhawk Technical College
Gateway Technical College
- Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology
Madison College
- Construction & Remodeling Career Pathway
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
- Construction and Cabinetmaking

Sample Career Plan

Secondary

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts I

Math

Algebra I

Science

Earth or Life or Physical Science

Social Studies / Sciences

State History Civics

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to the Built Environment

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts II

Math

Geometry

Science

Biology

Social Studies / Sciences

U.S. History

Career and Technical Courses

The Language of Architecture and Construction

Information Technology Applications

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts III

Math

Algebra II or other math course

Science

Physics

Social Studies / Sciences

Economics Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Safety, Health and the Workplace Environment Principles of Construction

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts IV

Math

Construction Math or Statistics

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Applications in Construction

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English / Language Arts	English/ Language Arts I	English/ Language Arts II	English/ Language Arts III	English/ Language Arts IV
Math	Algebra I	Geometry	Algebra II or other math course	Construction Math or Statistics
Science	Earth or Life or Physical Science	Biology	Physics	Chemistry
Social Studies / Sciences	State History Civics	U.S. History	Economics Psychology
Career and Technical Courses	Introduction to the Built Environment	The Language of Architecture and Construction Information Technology Applications	Safety, Health and the Workplace Environment Principles of Construction	Applications in Construction

Post Secondary

English / Language Arts

English Composition English Literature

Math

Algebra Trigonometry

Science

Physics

Social Studies / Sciences

American Government or History Psychology/ Interpersonal Skills

Career and Technical Courses

Advanced Plan Reading Construction Ethics and Legal Issues

English / Language Arts

Speech/ Oral Communication

Math

Business Accounting Pre-Calculus or Calculus

Science

Environmental Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Sociology Business Law

Career and Technical Courses

Technical Applications in the Construction Industry Construction Internship

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Continue Courses in the Area of Specialization

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Complete Construction Major (4-Year Degree Program)

	Year 13	Year 14	Year 15	Year 16
English / Language Arts	English Composition English Literature	Speech/ Oral Communication
Math	Algebra Trigonometry	Business Accounting Pre-Calculus or Calculus
Science	Physics	Environmental Science
Social Studies / Sciences	American Government or History Psychology/ Interpersonal Skills	Sociology Business Law
Career and Technical Courses	Advanced Plan Reading Construction Ethics and Legal Issues	Technical Applications in the Construction Industry Construction Internship	Continue Courses in the Area of Specialization	Complete Construction Major (4-Year Degree Program)

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Continuing Education

Wisconsin Technical Colleges

Blackhawk Technical College

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Fox Valley Technical College

Gateway Technical College

Lakeshore Technical College

Madison College

Mid-State Technical College

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Moraine Park Technical College

Nicolet Area Technical College

Northcentral Technical College

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Waukesha County Technical College

Western Technical College

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

University of WI System Campuses

UW-Madison

UW-Milwaukee

UW-Stout

Wisconsin Private Colleges & Universities

Alverno

Concordia University Wisconsin

Marquette University

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Mount Mary College

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Certificate

Apprenticeship

Technical Diploma

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Associate in Arts and Science

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

Blackhawk Technical College

Gateway Technical College

Madison College

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Sample Career Plan

Secondary

Post Secondary