Architecture Cluster

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Architecture Cluster

• Frank BuchananNational Center for Construction
  Education and Research (NCCER)
• Jackie ClarksonMaintenance and Construction
  Technology Alliance (MCTA)
• Jim Spencer, Education Associate State Dept of
  Education Office of Career and Technology

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Career Path in Architecture

• Students have a wide variety of choices for
  careers in the architecture cluster
• Residential, industrial or commercial
  construction careers are available
• Construction careers make up the largest sector
  of jobs in this country and are the backbone of
  our national economy
• Careers include Project management, estimating,
  architecture, drafter, job superintendent, or
  crafts person

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Credentialing and Certification

• Office of Career and Technology (OCTE) strongly
  recommends students graduate with industry
  credentials. Many state and educational entities
  agree credentialing is necessary
• South Carolina State Standards align with
  national industry standards
• Students graduating from high school are now
  better qualified to go to work or pursue a
  college degree with credentials

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Frank Buchanan, Workforce Development Consultant
with NCCERPhone 352-334-0911 E-mail
fbuch_at_nccer.org
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National Registry

• Confidential
• Portable Credentials
• Documentation of training and
• skills attainment

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Industry Overview

• Industry Facts
• 6.9 million people in America, in
• Construction
• 240,000 trained jobs unfilled each year
• Average craftsperson is 47 years old

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Industry Overview

• Weekly Gross Income in Relation to Education
• Professional Degree 984
• PhD Degree 981
• Masters Degree 816
• Skilled Journeyperson 800
• Bachelors Degree 641
• Associate Degree 503
• Some college 442
• High School Graduate 398
• Some high school 292

Source 2001 Wall Street Journal Job Almanac
Rank of Jobs
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http//nccer.monster.com/
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Jackie Clarkson, Director of Maintenance and
Construction Technology Alliance (MCTA)Phone
843-364-0095 E-mail jclarkson6_at_aol.com
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Maintenance and ConstructionTechnology
Alliance(MCTA)

• MCTA is a  statewide workforce development
  organization that assists in partnering with
  schools to connect students and employers
  (www.mactasc.com)
• Allows students to network statewide with
  employers as well as worldwide with relationships
  developed by the National Center for Construction
  Education and Research (NCCER)
• Provides services to schools and students, which
  makes possible awarding of industry credentials
  honored worldwide

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WHY CHOOSE THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY?

• Shortage of qualified personnel
• Aging workforce
• Second largest employer in US
• Choose work environment
• Move up the management ladder

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Construction Career Path
Craft/Technology Training
Craft Professional
Apprenticeship
Elementary School
Middle School
SupervisorSafety Director Estimator and more
Foreman
Project Manager
CEO/Company Owner
SeniorManager
Technical/Community College Apprenticeship
(2-5 years)
High School Vocational School
Construction Manager, Contractor, Architect,
Engineer and more
College/University (4 Years)
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TEN FASTEST-GROWING ARCHITECTUREAND CONSTRUCTION
PROFESSIONS

• Occupation Job Growth
•  Sheet Metal Worker 18.17
•  Electrician 11.09
•  Drafter 10.48
•  Roofer 9.39
•  Heating and Cooling Technician 9.19
•  Construction Manager 8.32
•  Plumber and Pipe Fitter 9.19
•  Painter and Paperhanger 7.42
•  Brickmason/Stonemason 6.97
• Mechanical Engineer 5.18

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TEN HIGHEST-PAYING ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION
PROFESSIONS

• Occupation Salary in S.C.
•      Architect 63,150
•      Mechanical Engineer 61,380
•      Marine Engineer and Architect 60,120
•      Construction Manager 53,800
•      Landscape Architect 45,840
•      Drafter 41,330
•      Surveyor and Mapping Scientist 37,870
•      Construction and Building Inspector 35,950
•      Electrician 33,260
•      Brickmason/Stonemason 32,685

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RESOURCES

• National Center for Construction Education and
  Research www.nccer.org
• Maintenance and Construction Technology Alliance
  www.mctasc.com
• American Council for Construction Education
  (ACCE) http//www.acce-hq.org/
• Construct My Future
• www.constructmyfuture.com
• US Dept of Labor, Career Voyages
• http//www.careervoyages.gov/
• http//www.careervoyages.gov/construction-main.cfm
  

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Contact Information

• Jim Spencer, Education Associate, Office of
  Career and Technology, SC State Department of
  Education
• Phone [phone] E-mail jspencer_at_sde.state.sc
  .us
• www.myscschools.com/offices/cate