Resources:
Help With Your Career Journey
Resources are divided by where you are on your construction journey:
HIGH SCHOOL
SECONDARY EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL CAREER & ADVANCEMENT
HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL CTE PATHWAYS
Career and Technical Education (CTE) affords opportunities to ALL public high school students interested in acquiring the academic, technical, and employability skills necessary to succeed in postsecondary education and/or high-demand careers.
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HAWAII CONSTRUCTION CAREER DAYS
Hawaii Construction Career Days (HCCD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high school and middle school students with insights and experience to explore career opportunities in the multi-faceted construction industry.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Thinking of advancing your construction career by attending college? Scholarships can help with the cost tuition, rooming, and more!
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Need financial assistance for college? Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can help!
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POST HIGH SCHOOL
APPRENTICESHIPS
Registered apprenticeships are unique long-term training programs that combine on-the-job learning with related training instruction, which allow job seekers to learn specialized skills for various trades and construction occupations.
State of Hawaii Workforce Development Division - Apprenticeship Program
List of Hawaii Construction Trades in Registered Apprenticeship Programs*
*This list does not reflect the latest updates on certain programs
National Construction Apprenticeship Programs
COLLEGE DEGREES (Bachelor's or Higher)
Several construction industry professions require a bachelor's degree or higher. Architecture, engineering, and accounting are a few examples. See below for information on getting your degree in a construction industry profession.
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HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (HPU)
General Contractors Association of Hawaii Construction Management Program (Graduate Program)
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UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM
UH College of Engineering
UH College of Engineering - Construction Engineering
UH School of Architecture
COLLEGE DEGREES (Associates & Other)
Several construction industry professions require an associate's college degree or equivalent. See below for information on getting your degree in a construction industry profession.
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UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM
Honolulu Community College - Construction & Trades
Honolulu Community College - Architecture, Engineering & Construction Technologies
Hawaii Community College (Hilo) - Construction Academy
Hawaii Community College (Hilo) - Architecture, Engineering & Construction Technologies
UH Maui College - Construction Technology
INTERNSHIPS
Internships give students the opportunity to further their future careers by gaining practical experience in the construction industry.
Inquire with your college or construction company for internship opportunities, or visit the Hawaii is Hiring website for a listing.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER & ADVANCEMENT
CONSTRUCTION JOBS
Looking for a job in the construction industry? There are positions in all areas of the industry. Search for construction jobs on:
LINKEDIN
INDEED
HAWAII JOBS ON DEMAND
CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
The GCA Construction Leadership Council (CLC) serves as a resource for the next generation of construction leaders who are GCA members. The CLC acts as a conduit for upcoming leaders to network, exchange ideas about work and the industry, and to further develop their leadership and professional skills.
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GENERAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII (GCA)
The General Contractors Association of Hawaii (GCA) was formed in 1932 by general contractors from the four major islands of Hawaii. The GCA is a full-service construction association serving general contractors, subcontractors, equipment/material suppliers and other industry supporters.
The General Contractors Association of Hawaii is the organization of choice for those associated with the construction industry.
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ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA (AGC)
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the national association of which GCA of Hawaii is a chapter, is an organization of qualified construction contractors and industry related companies dedicated to demonstrating skill, integrity and responsibility. Operating in partnership with its chapters, the AGC provides a full range of services satisfying the needs of its members to improve the quality of construction and protect the public interest.
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BECOME A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER!
The General Contractors Association of Hawaii (GCA) Construction Management program is a new graduate-level program at Hawaii Pacific University. This Master of Science (MS) in Construction Management degree program provides you with the skills for leadership roles in construction management and project management to help advance your career within the construction industry. Needing just a bachelor's degree and veering away from a traditional engineering focus, this program enables students to obtain the skills needed to excel as construction and project management professionals.
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