The Construction Career Cluster focuses on professions involved in designing, planning, managing, and executing projects in the built environment. It emphasizes sustainable building practices to ensure that structures are both environmentally responsible and resilient. Careers in this Cluster are pivotal in creating durable infrastructure that meets present needs without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own, covering a range of roles from architects and engineers to construction managers and skilled tradespeople.
Sample Careers
Architect
Brick Mason
Building Inspector
Carpenter
Civil Engineer
Cost Estimator
Computer Aided Drafter
Construction
Diesel Mechanics
Equipment Operator
Construction Manager
Electrician
General Contractor
Heavy Machine Operator
HVAC Technician
Iron/Metalworker
Maintenance
Planner/Scheduler
Plumber
Painter
Welder
GHS Core Courses
Ancient History
AP Calculus
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics
AP U.S. Government & Politics
Chemistry
Communications
Environmental Science
Geology & Earth Science
Introduction to College Algebra
Physics
Technical Writing & Communication
GHS Experiential Courses
Architecture Design 1 & 2
Cabinetmaking
Ceramics 1 & 2
Computer Applications
Digital Arts 1 & 2
Drawing
Housing & Interior Design
Metal Fabrication
PLTW: Intro to Engineering
Residential Construction I & 2
Welding 1 & 2
Wood Design
Youth Apprenticeship: Architecture & Construction