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Construction Education Foundation of Alabama
Construction Education Foundation of Alabama Some Industry facts • Average Construction worker’s salary • $47,528 per year • 4 leave • Only 1 entering industry • Average Age of tradesman • 47 years old • Employment opportunity • 2, 875 jobs each year Fact: Nearly half of what will be built in the enviroment in 2030 does not exist yet. Source – The Booking Institute Fact: Construction is among few sectors expected to grow within the production of good from 2006 to 2016 Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics Four Types • • • • Residential Commercial Industrial Highway / Road Construction CAREER vs Job • • • • Opportunity for Advancement Training Insurance A Future What you will need More Industry News Industrial & Commercial Construction 7.2 MILLION Employees Nationwide More Industry News There is a Shortage of Tradesmen Their Problem YOUR Opportunity In Alabama • Average Hosehold Income = • $46,500 • New Construction Employees • NO Experience • $24,200 • WITH Training and/or Experience • $28,000 + Union vs Non-Union Union • Dues • Training – Dependant on Union • Benifits – Depending on Union • Union Pay Scale – Depending on Union • Union Job Assignment – Based on Avaliability • Union Pay Scale – Depending on Union Union vs Non-Union Non-Union (Merit Shop) • Work Directly for a Company – Company Payroll • Company Benifits • Pay based on performance • Independent Training – Apprenticeship Union vs Non-Union In ALABAMA 94 % - Merit Shop Employment 6% Union Employment College vs Apprenticeship Myth A college education is the key to success College vs Apprenticeship Barriers to College Financial Resources $$$$ Grades Time Desire to work with hands College vs Apprenticeship Do The Math Four Year Degree = $23,768 DEBT 39% of Graduates = 10+ years paying DEBT 22% drop out BEFORE a getting degree DEMAND FOR SKILLED WORKERS TRIPLES ( % of Total Workforce) 1950 1991 20% 60% 20% 2000 15% 20% 35% 20% 45% 65% Professional Skilled Un-Skilled Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Where 9th Graders Are Headed 28% will enter a 4-year college 32% will enter an associate degree program or advanced training 10% will lack the skills needed for employment 30% will drop out of the system before completing high school Workforce 2020: Work and Workers in the 21st Century vs. Where the Jobs Are 20% require a 4-year college degree 65% require an associate’s degree or advanced training 15% require minimum skills for employment Business Defines the Skills Gap • A lack of qualified job applicants – 69% inadequate basic employability skills – 32% inadequate reading/writing skills • Skill deficiencies in current employees – 59% inadequate basic employability – 32% poor reading/writing skills – 26% inadequate math skills – 24% inadequate English language skills – 22% inability to work in a team enviroment -- The Skills Gap 2001, NAM Jobs In Construction • Carpentry / Millwright – Carpenter Median Hourly Wage - $21.08 – Millwright Median Hourly wage - $22.87 Jobs In Construction • Electrician – Median Hourly Wage - $22.32 Jobs In Construction • Sheet Metal Worker – Median Hourly Wage - $19.37 Jobs In Construction • HVAC Technicians – Median Hourly Wage - $19.08 Jobs In Construction • Pipefitter / Plumber – Median Hourly Wage - $21.94 Jobs In Construction • Welder – Median Hourly Wage - $22.45 Jobs In Construction • Road Builder / Equipment Operator – Median Hourly Wage - $21.45 Jobs In Construction • Boilermaker – Median Hourly Wage - $26.97 Jobs In Construction • Mason – Brick Mason Median Hourly Wage $21.94 – Cement Mason Median Hourly Wage $17.82 How to get a job in Construction Resume – Contact Information • • • • Name Address Email Phone (X2) – Profesional Voicemail – Maintain working numbers Resume – Objective – Last 3 Employers (by date) • Month Year – Month Year Company • Job Title – 2 sentence description – Education • School • Training – type Date Date How to get a job in Construction Things that hinder a job – Drug Test – Driving Record – Credit History – Criminal Record – Transportation – Location of Work Keeping the Job – Be on time EVERYDAY • On time = 15 min early – Work well with others – Follow directions – Know and obey the rules – Cell phone Preperation = Success • Know about the company you are applying to • Know projects that company has worked on • Remember the name of contacts Questions? • Are you ready? • Do you know your first step? Workforce Growth 1 Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers 17.6 2 Roofers 16.4 3 Industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance workers 13.3 4 Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters 12.7 5 Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers 12.5 6 Reinforcing iron and rebar workers 11.9 7 Carpenters 11.8 8 Cement masons and concrete finishers 11.4 9 First-line supervisors/managers 10.6 10 Sheet metal workers 10.6 Industry Overview Craft Area Hourly Rate Annual Salary Boilermaker $23.37 $48,600 Brickmason $21.33 $44,370 Carpenter $19.20 $39,930 Electrician $22.41 $46,620 Foreman / Superintendent $27.64 $57,500 Heavy Equipment Operator $19.50 $40,560 HVAC Technician $19.09 $39,710 Ironworker $21.13 $43,950 Mason $18.29 $38,040 Millwright $22.99 $47,820 Plumber, Pipefitter & Steamfitter $22.03 $45,830 Project Manager $39.79 $82,760 Sheet Metal Worker $19.61 $40,780 Welder and Cutter $15.81 $32,880 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics 2006 CONTACT CEFA CEFA Training Center 6700 Oporto-Madrid Blvd Birmingham, AL 35206 PHONE: 205-956-0146 FAX: 205-956-0149 www.CEFATRADETRAINING.COM [email protected]
