Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook put out by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, provides information about training and education needed; earning; expected job prospects; what workers do on the job; and working conditions.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
National Center for Construction Education and Research
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a not-for-profit education foundation created to help address the critical workforce shortage facing the construction industry and to develop industry-driven standardized craft training programs with portable credentials.
http://careers.nccer.org/default.htm
Career Voyages
The U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education created this comprehensive career website. Construction occupations in Residential, Heavy/Highway, and Commercial/Industrial are included.
http://www.careervoyages.gov/construction-main.cfm
InDemand
Check out InDemand Construction! It will provide students as well as guidance counselors, parents and teachers with interesting and relevant information about construction career opportunities, education and the skills needed for various jobs. It offers resources to explore careers and tips about how to help students build successful futures.
http://www.careervoyages.gov/indemandmagazine-main.cfm
Tools and Technology
The Tools and Technology data created by O*NET provides information on the types of machines, equipment, tools, and software that workers may use to perform effectively in their workplace. These lists should not be considered entirely exhaustive but representative of what an employee may use. The emphasis is on state-of-the-art technology and practices that are new.
http://www.careervoyages.gov/toolsandtechnology-main.cfm
Construct My Future
This site was designed to allow students, parents and teachers the opportunity to explore and research careers in the construction industry. The industry is very large and has thousands of career opportunities in several different facets of business. From trades to technical to management, the construction industry provides rewarding careers for anyone. The key to success in the industry is knowledge.
http://www.constructmyfuture.com/
Future Force Now
FutureForceNow.com is a coalition of construction industry associations that want to motivate students to consider construction as a top career choice. Our website is the primary vehicle to disseminate information to you. It is a resource for you to help students find career descriptions, educational and training programs available within the Washington metropolitan area, opportunities to enrich classroom presentations, as well as other information about the construction industry.
http://www.futureforcenow.com/
National Building Museum
Created by an act of Congress in 1980, the National Building Museum is America's premier cultural institution dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning. Since opening its doors in 1985, the Museum has become a vital forum for exchanging ideas and information about such topical issues as managing suburban growth, preserving landmarks and communities, and revitalizing urban centers.
http://www.nbm.org/
Vocational Information Center
Purpose of the Vocational Information Center is to make existing career and technical online resources easier to find including: Career Exploration and College Planning; Tutorial and Learning Resources for Vocational Students; Skills for Today’s Workforce; Technical School Locators; Job Market Resources; Career and Technical Education Resources; and Vocational Curriculum, Vocational Related Lesson Plans and Integrated Academic Resources.
http://www.khake.com/
Maryland Career Clusters
Maryland Career Clusters promote student success by relating high school to their future goals and aspirations. In turn, more students can reach high levels of performance, thus closing the achievement gaps. The Construction and Development Cluster provides information related to industry insights, construction pathways, and cross-cluster skill areas.
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