construction pathways
SEE WHERE REGIONAL STUDENTS ARE STUDYING THESE 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. 
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.” 
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. |
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