Find Your Place in the World — by Building It!
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Make money. Earn a good living without college debt.
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Proudly contribute to your town. Deliver projects that connect and enrich communities.
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Join a winning team. Be part of something big, together.
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Be active. Work in a skilled profession without being stuck behind a desk.
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Be creative. Work with your hands and mind to solve new problems.
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Build your future. Access limitless opportunities to grow a career.
Got Grit? Let's Gear Up and Go!
In Construction, Do What You Like
Like being outside or working with your hands?
Carpenter
Cement mason
Iron worker
Laborer
Stone or brick mason
Handy with a joystick and like big machines?
Crane operator
Heavy equipment operator
Mechanic
Truck driver
Like video games and working with the latest tech?
Building information modeling (BIM) analyst
Field engineer
HVAC technician
Enjoy using specialized tools and machinery?
Electrician
Glazier
Pile driver
Plumber
Welder
Start Your Journey!
In construction there are limitless growth opportunities, sending your career path in any direction you’d like to go. Choose your path and see where construction can take you!
“I like working outside, and I love using my hands. I like to come to a problem and make things work out.”
- Nate Barksdale, pile driver Foreman, Clark Foundations
"I have progressed so much in my career."
- Crystal Beltran, PIPELAYER, Clark Water
“Construction is complex, challenging, and extremely rewarding. Each day we can see what we accomplished.”
- Julio Estrada, Carpenter Foreman, Clark Concrete
“When we finish a project, there are no words to describe how happy I feel. I love my job. I love how this industry moves.”
- Edwin Urquilla, carpenter general foreman, Clark concrete
Contact Us
If you are over 18 or under 18 with a trusted adult, we invite you to reach out with questions for our Clark professionals.
Stay Curious!
Explore these resources for opportunities and careers in construction.
Get connected with a mentor and access an insider look at the design and construction industry.
Explore roles and find out what each one does, any required training, and average salaries.
See more about why construction is a great field and how to get started.
Take advantage of comprehensive classroom and hands-on job readiness training for Baltimore City residents.
Register for apprenticeship and skills training classes in the DC area.
Find out about the council's member organizations and training centers.
Connect to valuable pre-apprenticeship training and career opportunities in the union construction trades.
Learn about programs NAWIC offers to encourage an interest in building from kindergarten through high school.
Review areas of study and requirements for pre-apprenticeships in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Enroll in a four-year apprenticeship program in electrical, HVAC, or plumbing that leads to industry-recognized licensure or certification.
Build a strong foundation in construction and safety practices as you prepare to pursue a specialty within the skilled trades.
Get exposure to every facet of the construction industry with a Construction Management certificate.
Learn the path to apprenticeship and achieve your full potential.
Explore degree and certificate opportunities in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Explore trade courses available at Northern Virginia Community College campuses.
Register for this hands-on training certification available in Manassas, Virginia.
Discover hands-on training through this center in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Prepare for success in the construction trades with an overview of entry-level plumbing, carpentry, and electrical skills.
Over 18 and ready to apply? Explore open opportunities with Clark here.
If you are over 18 and considering apply to a craft role at Clark, review the benefits program.