architecture & construction pathways
Drafting & Design Pathway
People in this profession prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings. Available at: Belvidere High School Belvidere North High School Byron High School Stillman Valley High School South Beloit High School 
Building/Property Maintenance Pathway
People in this profession perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs. |
Construction Trades Pathway
Many in-demand construction careers have no formal education requirements or may be obtained with a high school diploma or equivalent. Skills in these fields are often gained through on-the-job training or apprenticeship. Apprenticeship is a tradition in the construction industry, and it’s a great way to enter many fields—learning on the job while earning a paycheck. Employers, unions, and professional associations offer apprenticeship positions, and apprentices take classes and complete skill levels to earn wage increases that are negotiated in advance. Workers who have specialized skills in hands-on occupations are often referred to as “tradespeople.” Available at Auburn High School Belvidere High School Belvidere North High School Byron High School East High School Guilford High School Hononegah High School Jefferson High School Stillman Valley High School Winnebago High School 
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Pathway
People in this profession install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves. Available at South Beloit High School |
Electrician Pathway
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. 
Heavy Equipment Technology Pathway
People in this profession operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties. |
ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION occupations
Pathway information provided by the Illinois State Board of Education. Occupation videos and links provided by careeronestop.com