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 Skill

Learn about Careers

Learn about the different types of careers you can pursue and how much they pay

Carpenters

We work in all areas of construction throughout the entire construction process, from framing to cabinetry | Average annual national wage: $54,200 Average annual Washington wage: $66,260

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Drywall/Ceiling Installers

We hang wallboard and install ceiling tile in interior rooms | Average annual national wage: $51,930 Average annual Washington wage: $67,510

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Electricians

Demand for qualified electricians is high—and growing by the day. | Average annual national wage: $61,550 Average annual Washington wage: $79,050

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Painters

Whenever a home is built or remodeled, nearly all of the interior and some of the exterior surfaces need to be painted | Average annual national wage: $46,460 Average annual Washington wage: $53,670

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Masons

Laying brick is one of the oldest trades in the construction industry. We work with a variety of materials throughout a home | Average annual national wage: $57,880 Average annual Washington wage: $63,180

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Plumbers

We install, repair, and maintain pipes in residential, commercial and/or industrial buildings | Average annual national wage: $61,000 Average annual Washington wage: $79,390

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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