Construction Careers
CAM-CORE
The need for qualified construction professionals and skilled trades in Michigan is at an all-time high.
CAM has developed the Construction Opportunities Resources Education program, also known as CAM-CORE, to connect you to information about starting or advancing your career in construction.
Learn more:
Construction ManagementSkilled TradesProfessional Development
Construction
Management
By the Numbers:
- 470 students graduate with credentials in construction management.
- Michigan has 24 construction management schools for you to choose from.
- You can expect to pay an average of $7,918 per year in tuition for a degree in construction management in Michigan state.
- Approximately 27,380 construction managers are currently working in Michigan.
Popular Degree Programs
Scholarship/Funding Sources
Skilled Trades
If you were the child fascinated with Lego, Tinker Toys, and Erector Sets, a career in the skilled trades is a perfect fit. Enrolling in an apprenticeship through a union generally requires a high school diploma or GED, 18 years of age, and a valid drivers license. While earning your Journeyman status, you can be paid to attend school and work! The market for building trades is heating up and Michigan does not have enough workers to fill the available positions. Click the links to learn more about skilled trades.
Michigan Construction Career Days
Since 2008, Michigan Construction Career Days (MICCD) is Michigan’s premiere construction career exploration event. Based on the National Career Day model, MICCD provides Michigan’s young people a chance to experience construction up-close, getting the chance to use real tools, materials and heavy equipment under the direct guidance of construction professionals from all sectors of the industry. These young people will not only see what construction is, but learn of the training and education paths to secure the good paying jobs a career in construction provides.
Asbestos Workers
Boilermakers
Bricklayers & Stonemasons
Cement Mason
Carpenters
Electrical Workers
Elevator Constructors
Glaziers & Glassworkers
Ironworkers
Laborers
Millrights
Operating Engineers
Painters, Plasterers, Drywall Finishers
Pipe fitter, Steamfitter, Welder
Roofers
Sheet Metal Workers
Sprinkler Fitter
Tile, Marble, and Terrazzo Masons
Professional
Development
If you are already working in construction, CAMTEC, the Training & Education Center at the Construction Association of Michigan, can help you with your professional development. We have classes available to increase your knowledge of project management, construction law, and site safety and health. Click on the topics below to read more about the course descriptions and the next available class.
