Did you know the University of 猫咪社区官网 system offers more than 40 programs directly related to the construction industry in 猫咪社区官网?
From carpentry to surveying, heavy duty equipment to welding, and civil engineering to project and construction management, these programs range from short-term certificates to four-year degrees and beyond, and all are designed with industry input to provide the skills needed for employment or career advancement.
There鈥檚 always been a need to train new generations of people to work in construction. But the number of job openings in 猫咪社区官网 jumped by 40 percent from 2019 to 2022, and spending from the Infrastructure Act will make filling high-wage jobs even more challenging. Nearly $3 billion is expected to come to 猫咪社区官网 in the next few years from the Infrastructure Act. Another set of projects that will require more technicians and construction workers are the proposals to significantly expand and enhance broadband access across 猫咪社区官网.
Since 2011, 3,626 people have graduated from programs relevant to the state's construction industry and are working either directly in construction or are employed in closely-related industries such as transportation, mining, and oil and gas. Significant numbers also work in state and local government.
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