Get Help Starting Your Construction Career

Published on February 14, 2024 by Nate Bortz

Considering a career in the construction industry? Good! It needs you. Why? Look at these statistics from a recent workforce survey led by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk:

85% of surveyed firms have open positions they are trying to fill.
61% of surveyed firms said labor shortages have delayed projects.
81% of respondents said their firm’s base pay rates have increased over the last year.

Additionally, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 390,000 job openings last month. With an average hourly wage of $37.24 and plenty of job openings, now is the perfect time to get licensed and enter the industry.

But are you unsure if you can afford to complete your state’s required pre-license training? As a leading online educator who has helped thousands of contractors get licensed, we want to ensure anyone can get a job in this rebounding industry.

Pre-License and Exam Prep Scholarship Opportunities

You usually don’t need a college degree to get a good construction job. However, most states require applicants to complete training before getting licensed.

Proper training can separate you from the competition when job hunting. According to the AGC and Autodesk survey, 68% of firms have struggled to fill positions because applicants lack the qualifications, knowledge, and skills required to work.

To create opportunities for success in the construction industry, we’re happy to offer two types of scholarships. One is for military personnel, and one is for students.

Military Scholarship

This scholarship is for veterans who served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces and were honorably discharged. If you’re selected, the scholarship covers the cost of either a pre-license course or exam prep program.

Application requirements include:

Your DD214 form.
The name of your state and the license you want.
A brief paragraph describing why you are the most deserving candidate for the scholarship.

That’s it! Ready to get started? Use the button below to apply.

Appy for the Military Scholarship

Student Scholarship

Joining the construction industry is a great way to achieve career success without the burden of student loans. If you’re chosen, the scholarship covers the cost of exam prep or pre-license courses.

Application requirements include:

The name of your state and the license type you’re interested in.
Information on the school/program you’re currently attending.
A brief written explanation about why you think you deserve the scholarship.

Ready to start your journey into a successful construction career? Apply using the button below!

Apply for the Student Scholarship

Use This Opportunity to Join an Industry That Needs You

Everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue their desired career. That’s why we’re encouraging all aspiring contractors like yourself to apply for our scholarships.

Be a part of America’s construction industry comeback! Apply for a scholarship today.

Sources

Associated General Contractors of America & Autodesk. (2023, September 6). 2023 Workforce Survey Results: National Results. Retrieved from https://www.agc.org/sites/default/files/Files/Communications/2023_Workforce_Survey_National_Final.pdf

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024, January 17). Construction: NAICS 23. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag23.htm