Resources
Essential Tools for Your Construction Career Journey
Welcome your go-to hub for the tools, guides, and information you need to build a successful career in construction.
Construction Career Quiz
What career is right for you? Take our construction specific career quiz to find out!
Explore the National BYF Webpage
Explore the National BYF Webpage with information to discover, explore, and get involved. There are lots of free resources available! Click the links below to navigate to specific information.
Indiana High School Construction Internships
Do you want to gain real-world experience in the construction industry? Let Rieth-Riley show you the ropes and provide you with the perfect opportunity to find out if this career is right for you.
The Civil Construction Pathway program is recognized and approved by the State of Indiana Department of Education, and provides students enrolled in the program an opportunity to learn from industry experts and discover a deeper understanding of heavy highway/civil construction. You’ll get to experience first-hand what it’s like to work in a real-life construction setting. Take the next step and discover what Rieth-Riley has to offer you! This is for High school junior or senior.
Perks:
- Gain REAL world experience on the job
- Paid internship, work-based learning opportunity that supports graduation pathway requirements
- Explore the potential career opportunities for after graduation
- The following items provided on your first day of employment:
- Work Boots
- Hard Hat
- Safety Vest
- Work Gloves
APPLY HERE
Work Opportunity for Out-Of-School Youth 16-24 Years Old
The Groundcorp Program offers part-time paid positions for out-of-school youth, ages 16-24, living in Indianapolis, IN. The Groundcorp Program provides hands-on environmental improvement projects such as invasive plant removal, landscape installation, and landscape maintenance. Groundcorp Crew members will participate in a program of life skills training and adult education and must complete the program in order to maintain employment.
GroundCorp Crew members will be doing the following:
- Participate in life skills workshops, job preparedness training, and adult education
- Work 20 hours per week
- Earn $12 per hour with workers compensation insurance provided
- Participate in classroom-based and outdoor trainings
- Applications are accepted all year
APPLY HERE
Gaylor Electric’s high school internship programming combines construction career exploration with learning entry-level electrical skills which pave the way for future electrical apprenticeship. Students are placed either on a traditional construction site or in our production and innovation center for an eight week summer program running early June through late July.
Students are not only paid, but given advice regarding resumes, interviews, professionalism, and career development. They become a valued member of the Gaylor Electric culture, and learn what it means to hold a high-value, high-opportunity position in the trades.
Details:
- 8 weeks long; early June through late July
- Serve as an entry-level electrician either on a traditional site or in a Production & Innovation Center
- No experience required
- Paid internship (40 hours a week)
- Hours: 7am – 3:30pm
- Potential to lead to a full-time position at Gaylor Electric
APPLY HERE
Scholarships
Additional Resources
Classroom MAterials
Help students explore careers in construction and download free career exploration activities which include:
- Discussion questions
- Classroom videos
- Interactive quizzes
- Intro to Construction Careers Kahoot! Game
Career Starter
Research shows that 53% of the construction industry will retire by 2036. With the industry already struggling to fill critical skilled positions, now is an excellent time to introduce construction as an option.
NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research)’s CareerStarter provides students with a tool that allows them to build profiles, search postsecondary training programs, and connect with contractors looking to hire for entry-level positions.
I Built This! Contest
Encourage your students to participate in the annual I BUILT THIS! video contest, a nationwide competition inviting construction craft students and trainees to showcase their building projects.
BYF Snapchat Filter
Check out the new BYF Snapchat filter! Show off your skills and rep the construction industry with our custom filter. Snap, share, and tag us to spread the word about building a stronger future!
Construction Career Demand Interactive Map
Check out the need for different construction trades on an interactive map. Sort by state or craft to see what specialties are in high demand and where in the country they are needed the most.
BYF POSTERS
Explore how every subject connects to the world of construction with our free downloadable posters. From math to science, language arts to technology, construction relies on a wide range of skills. These posters highlight the importance of each subject in shaping a successful construction career, showing that construction is for everyone, no matter your area of interest!
