Construction Career Academy
Earn Credits + Cash
This summer, high school students 16 and older can earn college credit and earn more than $5,000 learning on the job with local construction professionals.
What You'll Learn
Through a blend of classroom instruction, laboratory experience and on-the-job training, you will learn:
- Safety
- Basic Hand and Power Tools
- Construction Basics
- Soft Skills Essential to Job Success
- Career Awareness
- Blueprint Reading
Experienced professionals help you learn now, and you might secure full-time employment later.
Five College Credits
With the Construction Career Academy at Southeast Technical College, you will earn five college credits that count toward our General Construction Certificate or Associate Degree in Construction Management Technology.
- CMT 101 – Construction Basics – 1 credit
- CMT 101 – Construction Basics Lab – 2 credits
- DT 102 – Print Reading for Construction – 2 credits
How to Apply
Construction Career Academy
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Apply
After Jan. 1, 2024, complete the application on AGC's website. Selections will be made in April 2024.
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INTERVIEW
Interview with industry professionals to discuss your qualifications and unique opportunities. Dates vary by company.
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LEARN AND WORK
If selected, classes begin in late May. Dates will be determined in Spring 2024.
In Collaboration With
Construction Career Academy is facilitated in collaboration with area leaders in the construction industry, including:
Faculty
Matthew Haynes
Instructor
Construction Management Technology
Wood Center 253
Nathan Stoltenburg
Instructor
Construction Management Technology
Wood Center 253
Associate Degree Programs
If you’re interested in a career in construction, you might also be interested in these programs at Southeast Tech:
Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Construction Management Technology
