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How much hands on task do you do when your going to school for construction

I like doing hands on tasks, and not book work #construction

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William’s Answer

Hi Eli , here's a link to Jobs in your area, you have to use your email to use the service.
https://www.indeed.com/l-Grundy-Center,-IA-jobs.html
Good question to ask Joint Vocational Schools, Community Colleges, and Specialized Programs for Colleges and Universities. I would like to know the answer to that question! I think you'd be lucky to get 50% of hands on experience, the rest of the time going toward a Degree or Certification.
I would start looking around in my daily travels for construction projects, stop there, and watch the process for 15 minutes. See where you fit in and do that job. I urge you to think about the repetitive physical motions can wear a body down in no time, if it's hot!
I never had a problem jumping in to helping a fellow worker, that might be struggling to move an object that was heavy. Keeping this type of work ethic in a field that is competitive as construction can be challenging. You meet people that don't like you and you don't like them but, always remember " you get more bees with honey than you do with vinegar"! The common goal is to finish the project with durability and quality of the work.
Good Luck Eli!

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Eric’s Answer

Eli, if you are more interested in performing construction work then I suggest attending a trades / vocation school where you will learn the how to work in the specific trade of your choice. Some trades can be learned in the field without going to a trades school but many require that you have some training in school, such as welding, electrical work and machine operation. If you attend a college then they will most likely have coursework to obtain a degree in Construction Management, which is what Demetrio highlighted in his answer. I suggest you try and pick up some summer jobs when many subcontractors need extra help so that you can find a field that you like.

All the best,

Eric
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Demetrio’s Answer

A construction degree will prepare you for a job with a General Contractor or a Specialty Subcontractor. Most entry level positions start as Project Engineer supporting the Project Manager with project documentation and field verification. The Project Engineer may office at the jobsite to get exposure to day to day activities on the project and learning from the PM as their mentor. Project Engineers are involved and engaged in daily project tasks but do not perform manual labor. Other activities include supporting with Safety, estimating, and coordinating with Architects and Engineers. May also require writing reports for the owner.
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Dan’s Answer

Hello Eli,

Great question.
When i was in middle school i was interested in working with my hands and building things. Someone pointed me toward the local Vocational High School. This was such a great experience as we would alternate 1 week hands on then the next week regular school work.

If you have the opportunity to find a vocational or trade school near you I would definitely give that a shot. I also found a summer job with a carpenter and was able to continue working with him on weekends during school. When you are in that vocational high school you get a lot of information about Construction related options for college as well as opportunities with the local unions. Apprenticeships can lead to satisfying and rewarding careers with the union in your trade.

I hope this answer helps you out and i wish you the best of luck in the future

Dan
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