Workforce Development – Students and Educators
Discover A Career in Residential Construction
A career in the homebuilding industry not only provides solid wages and plenty of opportunities, it equips you with skills to help you and your family for years to come. No college degree is necessary so no student loan debt!
Take the Generation T Skills Assessment to learn which trade is a good fit for you.
Find Your Trade SkillLearn about Careers
Learn about the different types of careers you can pursue and how much they pay

Training and Education Resources
Explore the trades industry and check out these resources to help you find your path forward.
- Home Builders Institute training gives students the skills and experience they need for successful careers through pre-apprenticeship training, job placement services, mentoring, certification programs, textbooks, and curricula.
- With an 80% job placement rate
- Character and self-esteem
- Skills needed to succeed on the job and in life
- Take the Generation T Skills Assessment to learn which trade is a good fit for you
- Build your future career path on BYF.org
- Learn about apprenticeships and on-the-job training
- Check out trade schools in your community
- Pursue a degree in construction management:
- Contact your local building association for opportunities in your community
- Apply for BIAW scholarships to support your trades education
Jobs Resources
The US needs 1.9 million more trades people by 2025 to build homes, roads, schools and buildings all across America.
- Find out which trades are in the highest demand
- Find Washington jobs on the BIAW Job Board
- Find jobs nationwide at ConstructionJobs.com