Colorado Technical University

What kind of construction career can I get without going to college?

Are there union training programs available and what do they cost? What are my chances of getting in?

Public Comments

1. A shitty one
2. I agree with the first answer. Go to college.
3. You'd have to start at entry level (laborer) and work your way up to management (if management is your goal) whether you go Union or private. Unless you have carpentry skills, then you might could start as a carpenter and work your way up from there. The guys in management in construction (project managers, field supervisors, etc.) have either worked their way up in the field or they've gone to college. Actually, the ones who've worked their way up in the field are usually more sought after since they have tremendous experience on their side. At the very least you should consider a tech school program or a two year community college program. Otherwise, you'll be doing grunt work for many years before you can work your way up to something you really want to be doing.
4. You can get into construction plumbing. My husband got hired on for a real good leading company a year ago after his friend told him about it. Both started entry level with no experience at all making $11.00+. Raises are given at 90 days and so forth.. In the year that my husband has been there he has already seen two raises and lots of over time [ if you want it which is paid time and a half : ) ] After three years I believe they pay for you to go to school to get your journeyman's.
5. If I were you I would consider going to brick layering school. You'll never be without work.
6. I don't know where you live, but. YOu can get any. Go to your local union hall and pay the fee to join and you are in.