Welder

“The construction industry is growing more than five times as fast as the average of all industries.”

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

“Average wages for construction professionals are 16% higher than the typical worker.”

U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook | 2015

“1 million new skilled workers will be needed through 2020 to support $3.5 trillion in non-residential construction spending.”

Construction Labor Market Analyzer

“Post-Secondary CTE Graduates earn $1,000 more per quarter on average and are 6.7% more employable long term.”

National Research Center for Career and Technical Education | January 2011

“21% of skilled workers are 55 years and up.”

U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics

“High School CTE Graduates Earn $284 more per quarter on average and are 2% more employable long term.”

National Research Center for Career and Technical Education | January 2011