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Construction & Skilled Trades

About This Pathway

Construction & Skilled Trades careers involve designing, planning, and building the places we live, learn and work. Jobs in this field include architects, engineers, managers, and skilled trades. The focus is on creating strong, safe, and sustainable buildings and infrastructure that meet today’s needs while protecting the future.

 

Pathways for the Construction & Skilled Trades interest include:

Architecture & Civil Engineering

Construction & Planning Development

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

Skilled Trades

Sample Careers

Explore options for entry, technical and professional level careers for the Construction & Skilled Trades pathway. These are only a fraction of what’s available for this pathway, so use these examples as brainstorming opportunities.

 

Entry: Carpenter’s Helper, HVAC Apprentice, Machine Operator

Technical: Electrician, Plumber, CNC Technician

Professional: Construction Manager, Industrial Designer

SWHS Courses & Clubs

 

South Windsor High School offers a variety of courses and clubs tailored to the Construction & Skilled Trades pathway.

 

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Courses

SWHS offers several courses that can help you decide if the construction & skilled trades pathway is for you. Click the button above if you want to know more about the courses!

 

Construction I & II

Creative Woodworking

Housing & Interior Design

DIY Repair & Maintenance

Clubs

SWHS currently has two clubs in operation that fit the construction & skilled trades pathway. Have an idea for a club that doesn’t exist? Talk to a teacher and they’ll help get you started with everything you need to create one.

 

Architecture Club

Woodworking Club

Recommended Majors, Programs, & Certifications

    • Architecture (B.S., B. Arch)
    • Civil Engineering (B.S)
    • Structural Engineering (B.S. or M.S.)
    • Construction Engineering Technology (B.S.)

    • Construction Management (B.S., A.S.)
    • Building Science (B.S., M.S.)
    • Urban Planning (B.S., M.S.)
    • Sustainable Building & Energy Systems 

    • Heavy Equipment Operation (Certificates, A.S.)
    • Facilities Maintenance (A.S., Certificates)
    • Mechanical Systems Technology

    • Carpentry
    • Plumbing
    • Electrical Technology
    • HVAC / Refrigeration
    • Welding & Fabrication

    • Osha 10-Hour / 30-Hour Construction
    • First Aide / CPR / Basic Life Safety (BLS) Certifications
    • Aerial / Scissor Lift / Lift Operation Certifications
    • Flagging / Traffic Control Certifications
    • AWS / ASME / NCCER (Welding)
    • Connecticut Plumbing & Pipefitting Licensing
    • Connecticut Electrical Licenses
    • CT Heating, Piping, & Cooling Licenses

SWHS Media Center Career Books

  • Example 1

  • Example 2

  • Example 3

  • Example 4

SWHS Media Center Construction & Trades Studies

  • History of Machines

  • Architecture

  • Structural Engineering

  • DIY Repairs

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College and Workplace Providers

Whether you decide on the college or workplace route, the following are suggestions of institutions that offer work experience or degrees for your chosen pathway.

  • University of Connecticut (UCONN)
  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
  • University of Massachusetts – Amherst
  • University of Rhode Island (URI)
  • Wentworth Institute of Technology 
  • Northeastern University
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
  • Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) – School of Engineering, Technology & Architecture
  • CT State Community College – All campuses offering skilled trades & construction tech
  • Asnuntuck Community College (Enfield, CT) – Advanced Manufacturing, Welding, HVAC
  • Manchester Community College (Manchester, CT) – Architectural Design, Construction Tech
  • Gateway Community College (New Haven, CT) – HVAC, Electrical, Welding, Construction Management
  • Goodwin University – Construction Management, Safety Programs
  • Porter and Chester Institiute – Skilled Trades (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry)

    • University of Connecticut (UCONN)
    • Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
    • University of Massachusetts – Amherst
    • University of Rhode Island (URI)
    • Wentworth Institute of Technology 
    • Northeastern University
    • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
    • Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) – School of Engineering, Technology & Architecture

    • CT State Community College – All campuses offering skilled trades & construction tech
    • Asnuntuck Community College (Enfield, CT) – Advanced Manufacturing, Welding, HVAC
    • Manchester Community College (Manchester, CT) – Architectural Design, Construction Tech
    • Gateway Community College (New Haven, CT) – HVAC, Electrical, Welding, Construction Management
    • Goodwin University – Construction Management, Safety Programs
    • Porter and Chester Institiute – Skilled Trades (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry)