Career Pathways in Construction

Construction: An Area of Priority • 214,000 construction job openings in July 2016 (U.S.

Bureau of Labor Statistics) • The construction industry is projected to add nearly 800,000

new jobs by 2024• 2016 Inflection Point report from the Allegheny

Conference on Community Development • 58,000 workers are employed in the Pittsburgh region’s

construction industry• The region is forecasted to have more than 5,400 annual

openings through 2025• Additional workforce spikes that will occur from the buildout

of the petrochemical and natural gas facilities developing in the region

Pathways to Construction

• Career and Technology Center Programs• Mascaro Construction Academy• Apprenticeship Readiness Programs• Registered Apprenticeships• Certifications • Associate Degrees in Construction Management

and Engineering• Articulation to Bachelor Degree Programs

Parkway WestCareer & Technology Center

Construction ClusterNatasha Johnston

Workforce Development Coordinator

Public Relations Coordinator

Education Foundation Coordinator

Welcome

What is Parkway West Career and Technology Center?

FREE Hands-On Training in a Career

Real World Experience

Earn College Credits

Career and College Ready

FOUR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS

Construction Cluster:

• Building Construction Technology

• Electrical Systems Technology

• Welding Technology

• HVAC/R

- 9 week rotation

- 2nd Year – Program concentration

David A. WytiazAdministrative Director

Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)

Andrew W. JohnsonExecutive Director of Community Partnerships and External Affairs

Programs

• Building Construction Estimating, A.S.• Building Construction Supervision, A.S.• Building Construction Technology, A.S.• Heating & Air Conditioning Technology,

Certificate• Heating & Air Conditioning, A.S.• Plumbing, Certificate

• Carpentry Apprenticeship, Certificate • Electrical Construction (JATC/IBEW) Technology, A.S. • Heavy Equipment Operating Engineers Apprenticeship,

Certificate • Ironworker Apprenticeship, Certificate• Plumber Apprenticeship, Certificate• Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship, A.S.• Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship, Certificate

Apprentice Programs

Building Construction Supervision, A.S. Coursework First Semester• BLC 191 - Construction Industry Supervision Credits: 3• MAT 191 - Mathematics for the Industries Credits: 3

• Total: 6 credits

Second Semester• BLC 192 - Construction Contracting Credits: 3• BLC 203 - Surveying Credits: 4

• Total: 7 credits

Third Semester• BLC 103 - Construction Planning and Control Credits: 3• BLC 294 - Construction Estimating 1 Credits: 3

• Total: 6 credits

Fourth Semester• ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3• PHS 161 - Physical Science for the Industries Credits: 3

• Total: 6 credits

Fifth Semester• ENG 103 - Technical Communications Credits: 3• PSY 116 - Organizational Psychology Credits: 3

• Total: 6 credits

Sixth Semester• BLC 205 - Project Management Credits: 3• SPH 101 - Oral Communication Credits: 3

• Total: 6 credits

Construction Trade Technology Apprenticeship: 28–45Minimum Credits to Graduate: 65–82

Other Courses – Carpentry • CAR 101 - Carpentry 1• CAR 102 - Carpentry 2• CAR 105 - Carpentry Drafting/Blueprint Reading 1• CAR 106 - Carpentry Drafting/Blueprint Reading 2• CAR 115 - Mathematics for Carpenters 1• CAR 116 - Mathematics for Carpenters 2• CAR 201 - Carpentry 3• CAR 202 - Carpentry 4• CAR 205 - Carpentry Drafting/Blueprint Reading 3• CAR 206 - Carpentry Drafting/Blueprint Reading 4• CAR 215 - Mathematics for Carpenters 3• CAR 216 - Mathematics for Carpenters 4

Other courses-Electrical constructionTechnology

• ECT 101 - Electrical Construction Technology 1• ECT 151 - Electrical Construction Technology 2• ECT 201 - Adv Electrical Construction Tech 1• ECT 251 - Adv Electrical Construction Tech 2• ECT 291 - Inst/Testing Electrical Const Tech

Other Courses – Heavy Machine Operator

• HEO 101 - Heavy Equipment Regulation & Safety 1• HEO 102 - Equipment Operations 1• HEO 105 - Heavy Equip Regulation & Safety 2• HEO 106 - Equipment Operations 2• HEO 201 - Heavy Equip Regulation & Safety 3• HEO 202 - Equipment Operations 3• HEO 205 - Equipment Operations 4• HEO 206 - Industry Recertifications

Mascaro Construction and CCBC Regional Pathways and

Partnerships

John Goberish - Dean of Workforce and Continuing EducationJoyce Cirelli - Dean of High School Academies and Dual Enrollment

IMAGINE the Impact We Will Make Together

Construction Phase Operational Phase16 Building and Construction Trade Unions

* Carpenters

* Laborers

* Welders

* Iron Workers

* Mechanical Workers

* Electricians

* Process Technicians

* Engineers

* Instrumentation Technicians

* Maintenance Technicians

Spin-Off Opportunities* Janitorial * Safety Supplies* Food/Hotel * Building Materials* Transportation * HVAC

Introduction to Welding Technology

• Short term credentials/certificates that can lead to immediate employment

• Industry-recognized certificates• Program Includes:

• Safety Procedures • Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) • Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) or Mig• Grinding and cutting processes• Fillet and groove welding• 155 Hours – 11 weeks – 4 nights a week• Recently added Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) or Stick

Why Pursue Short-Term Certificates?

• DEMAND - High Priority Occupation for our Region

• WAGES – Southwest Region 2016 $33,780 (entry) $45,700 (annual avg.) $51,660 (experienced)

• CONDENSED – gain relevant entry level experience and move UP & ON

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

► BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADE UNIONS

* Steamfitters * Ironworkers * Carpenters

* Pipefitters * Boilermakers

► Construction, manufacturing, fabricators, railcar industry, sheet metal, steel plants, foundries, etc.

Apprenticeship Readiness Program Overview• Nationally recognized curriculum• Preparation for career opportunities in the Building &

Construction Trades Industry• Interaction with 16 building and construction trade

unions• Several Joint Apprenticeship Training Center tours and

visits• For dislocated workers or a spouse of a dislocated

worker or long term unemployment; Eligible youth (18-24 years old)

• Grant funding allows it to be offered at no cost to eligible participants

Apprenticeship Readiness Program Requirements• 18 years of age or older• Valid driver’s license & access to personal

transportation• High school diploma or GED• Ability to perform physical work• Pass drug & alcohol test/criminal background check

Apprenticeship Readiness Program Sample Four Week Course Work• Industry Orientation• Trade Awareness• OHSA – 10• Pipefitters Site Visit• Partner Site Visits• Interview Skills• Blue Print Reading• Green Construction, Tools &

Materials• Math

• Construction Math• Financial Literacy• Sexual Harassment• Mechanical Reasoning• CPR / First Aid• Resume Writing• Apprenticeship Sample Test• Diversity in the Workplace• Graduation

Apprenticeship Readiness Graduates

Mascaro Construction Academy

GRADES11 & 12

Complete up to 18 credits

College Success (3)English (3)

Psychology (3)Speech (3)Math (3)

Science (3)

Apprenticeships

= 28 credits

+ CTC credits

Construction Methods/ Materials IBlueprint ReadingOSHA Regulations

Construction Estimating IMechanical, Plumbing and Electric

Conventional Wall Systems

Complete up to 12 credits

CarpentryElectrical HVAC/RLogisticsMasonryWelding

29

28 credits total

Associate Degree Pathways

• Construction Management• Engineering• Potential employment opportunities after

graduation • Moving forward into bachelor degree programs

Jessica Read CHST, CSP

Achieving Certifications for Professional Development

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