Build California

California’s construction industry is thriving! Build California is your one-stop-shop for info on careers, training, & jobs across the state. Get started & get paid.

Careers Work outside or in an office. The construction industry offers variety, opportunity, & great pay – with or without a college degree. Find your career here. Training There are 250+ accredited apprenticeship and college degree programs across the state. Find one that's right for you. Find a Job You've got the skills. Time to get paid!
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Top careers

A big house. Your dream car. Time to unwind. Careers in construction can get you there.

$53 ^{/hour +}

Carpenters

$46 ^{/hour +}

Cement Masons

$70 ^{/hour +}

Electricians

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By the numbers

In case you need more convincing. Here's why you should build a legacy in California's construction industry.

73^%

of Construction companies in California will hire in the next 12 months

The industry

23.1%

In construction, you can earn an average of 10.8% more than in other industries.

$32.70

The average hourly wage for an apprentice is $32.70.

1.1 M

There are currently 1.1 million tradespeople & construction professionals across the state.

Training Pathways 250+

Ready to start your career? Our training database has you covered.

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Find Your Training Program

There are hundreds of programs across the state. Find a program near you.

Why Construction?

High Wages & Benefits
Immediate Job Openings
Opportunity to Grow
Build A Legacy

Start a career after high school & become a CEO without student loan debt. Go to college & make your mark in this high-tech, high-reward industry. The choice is yours. Build California is just here to get you started.

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Build California Ambassador Spotlight: Joyce Lewis

Since launch in Q4 2019, Build California has engaged with over 58,100 students through career fairs, student presentations, and industry activations to educate students on career opportunities in construction. We would not have been able to achieve this without the help of our amazing Ambassadors. Build California Ambassadors are industry …

Build California Ambassador Spotlight: Christopher Tiamzon

In 2023, Build California has engaged with over 35,700 students (about twice the seating capacity of Madison Square Garden) through career fairs, student presentations, and industry activations to educate students on career opportunities in construction. We would not have been able to achieve this without the help of our amazing …

Meet the Women Who Build California

Whether it’s running a company, managing a job site, or cutting metal, women can do it all! 💪 "Women bring a unique capability and skillset that our industry needs." -Diana Kimble, CEO of Royal Electric Co. Build California connected with eight #WomenInConstruction who shared their struggles, pivots, triumphs, and pride about how construction has …

Building a Green California: Sustainability and Technology in Construction

In our industry, we like to work hard. But we know it’s not always about working harder, but it’s about working smarter. That’s where tech can help! As the construction industry continues to evolve, making processes better and more efficient, there’s a growing opportunity to utilize tech in our sustainability efforts. Have …

She Builds California: Q&A with Operating Engineer, Melanie Baker

Melanie Baker is a journeyperson operating engineer with one of our Build California champions, Teichert Construction, and with Operating Engineers (OE) Local 3. March’s focuses were on operating engineers and Women’s History Month, so Melanie was the perfect person for our latest Q&A. We connected with Melanie to talk about her …

Rebuilding California: Construction Workers Prove Essential in Times of Crisis

Despite the many beautiful parts of our Golden State, California residents live with the increasingly harsh realities of fire season. In 2020, the state experienced 9,121 fires, totaling a loss of 4,133,520 acres in the process. Within those millions of acres affected, families were displaced, homes destroyed, businesses ruined, ecosystems disrupted, …

Earn While You Learn: Here’s the 411 on Construction Apprenticeships

So, you know that the construction industry has some serious perks. But, how do you get started? One great way is an apprenticeship! Apprenticeships have been around for centuries. You won’t be limited to just sitting in a classroom and listening to a teacher for hours- with apprenticeship training, you’ll get …

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Top careers

By the numbers

In case you need more convincing. Here's why you should build a legacy in California's construction industry.

The industry

Training Pathways 250+

Find Your Training Program

Why Construction?

Get After It

Build California Ambassador Spotlight: Joyce Lewis

Build California Ambassador Spotlight: Christopher Tiamzon

Meet the Women Who Build California

Laborers in the Construction Industry: aka the “Backbone”

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Building a Green California: Sustainability and Technology in Construction

She Builds California: Q&A with Operating Engineer, Melanie Baker

4 Steps to Become a Construction Estimator

Rebuilding California: Construction Workers Prove Essential in Times of Crisis

Earn While You Learn: Here’s the 411 on Construction Apprenticeships

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Top careers

By the numbers

In case you need more convincing. Here's why you should build a legacy in California's construction industry.

The industry

Training Pathways 250+

Find Your Training Program

Why Construction?

Get After It

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