Why Construction?
Skilled craft professionals are always in demand, and employers need them now more than ever. With endless possibilities, opportunities for career advancement and lucrative positions available, there has never been a better time to start a career in construction.
Free Classroom Resources
With various activities and an Intro to Construction Careers lesson plan, help students explore various career paths.
Connect With Students
Create the Pipeline
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CareerStarter™ helps increase awareness of your programs and assists students in finding the education and training opportunities for a career in construction and maintenance for FREE!
Recruitment Resources and Education
Promote Your Industry
Use our resources in recruiting the next generation of workers or connecting with students at career days or school visits.
Career Paths
Show all the routes a career in construction can take with this interactive career path.
Connoisseur
Introduce various construction jobs with education requirements, average wages and a brief overview of what the job entails.
Craft Pro Quiz
Explore career options with young people by matching their interests with different jobs through this personality quiz.
Demand Map
Show that construction jobs are in demand by filtering by state or craft for a forecast of where craft professionals are needed.
Blog
Help students explore the world of construction by reading topics from how to get started in the industry to its history.
Free Resources
Browse downloadable posters, classroom resources and brochures to find materials to use in recruitment or classrooms.
Videos
Introduce young people to different crafts and career paths by hearing directly from industry professionals.
Shop
Stock up on BYF swag and merchandise to use when attending a career fair or school presentation.
CareerStarter
A free career exploration tool designed to create connections to the construction industry.
Education Blogs
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February 12, 2019
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Success Stories
Whether leading the industry or building their careers from the ground up, hear from those who thrive in construction.
Keith Perry
State Senator and CEO
Kevin Molloy
Senior Social Impact Coordinator, Procore
Jermaine Gooden
Workforce Training Coordinator, Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC)
“With over 40 years of experience in construction and a seat in the Florida Senate, Keith Perry demonstrates that there are multiple paths to success.“
“I was absolutely blown away by our new CareerStarter platform – really haven’t seen anything as good as this as far as workforce development platforms go!“
“One of CareerStarter’s standout features is the ability for students to showcase their skills and certificates on their accounts, making it easier to present their qualifications. They can also explore job opportunities locally or in other states, offering them broader possibilities.”
Sean Ray
Director of Craft Workforce Development
Holley Thomas
Project Principal Quality Inspector
Peyton Holland
Executive Direcor, National Technical Honor Society
“Transitioning from the military into a construction career, Sean Ray worked his way up from a pipefitter to a director of craft workforce development.“
“Seizing the training opportunities she had, Holley Thomas is the first woman welder to receive gold in welding at the ABC National Craft Championship.“
“CareerStarter is an incredible tool that helps us move our mission forward. It empowers our members interested in the construction industry to learn the variety of occupations and paths available to them, find those that align with their interests, and most importantly, connect with employers to jump-start their careers.“