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San Diego Unified School District is looking to increase participation of women-owned businesses (WBEs) in its construction program! San Diego Unified has over $8 billion in funding to repair, renovate and revitalize neighborhood schools as part of its capital improvement program. Construction projects include new/renovated facilities, safety and security upgrades, athletic ields, classroom technology, charter schools, air conditioning and other capital improvements throughout the district. The school district has a robust business outreach program with participation goals for small and women-, disabled veteran- and minority-owned business enterprises. Don't miss out on opportunities. If you are a woman with 51% ownership of a construction contracting company, contact San Diego Unified Business Outreach staff(at right).
For additional information about San Diego Unified's business outreach program and WBE participation goals, contact the following:
San Diego Unified Business Outreach
Karen Linehan
Outreach Program Manager Email: [email protected]
Alma D. Bauelos
Outreach Coordinator Email: [email protected] https://www.sandiegounified.org/ business-outreach
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erhaps you enjoy working with your hands. Or maybe youre looking for a job that pays well and has a promising future. These are among the many reasons to consider a career in construction. In June 2018, there were 263,000 job openings in the construction industry, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Whats more, its median annual wage of $45,820 in 2017 surpassed the $37,690 median wage for all industries. Although some occupations in the construction industry typically require a college degree, you can enter many others with a high school diploma or less education.
Occupations by subsector
The construction industry comprises three subsectors: specialty trade contractors, construction of buildings, and heavy and civil engineering. Employment in all of these subsectors is projected to grow, with more than half (485,600) of the new jobs expected in specialty trade contractors. Construction of buildings and heavy and civil engineering construction, are projected to add 170,300 and 208,800 jobs, respectively.
Specialty trade contractors
Specialty trade contractors is the largest construc- tion subsector, with employment projected to reach nearly 4.8 million by 2026. Workers in this subsector usually focus on a particular activity, such as plumb- ing or roofing.
Construction of buildings
Employment in construction of buildings is pro- jected to be about 1.7 million in 2026. This subsector includes general contractors and other establishments that have primary responsibility for an entire building or remodeling project.
Heavy and civil engineering construction
Heavy and civil engineering construction focuses on highway, utility and other infrastructure projects; employment in this subsector is projected to be almost 1.2 million in 2026.
Paving the way to a career
Construction workers learn many of the skills they need on the job. Apprenticeships are common in some occupations, such as sheet metal work- ers and plumbers. You typically need a certificate or other postsec- ondary nondegree award to enter the occupations of heavy and tractor trailer truck drivers and heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers. The three highest paying occupations in the tables-construction managers, cost estimators, and civil engineers-typically require a bachelors degree for entry.
Source: bls.gov
Building Opportunity:
A Career in Construction
By Elka Torpey of BLS
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