Welcome to the School of Construction Career Community! Find resources and opportunities to launch your career in construction and learn about the many different areas students can pursue in the field. Browse this Community for career advice blogs, available career opportunities, and explore the resources to help you build your career and beyond.

Majors Aligned with this Community

  • Construction Management
  • Environmental & Safety Management
  • Electrical Technology
  • Interior Design

 

Industries expected to hire the most construction and skilled labor workers in 2025

As is the case with many industries, the hiring demand for those in construction and skilled labor trades ebbs and flows. It is strong in some years and in some markets, weak in others. But what do experts foresee happening …

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A Day in the Life: Project Manager for Interior Design Firm

9:00 AM: Arrive at office. Review messages from clients and vendors. Check schedule for meetings and top priorities. Sort through paperwork and yesterday’s mail.

10:00 AM: Contact vendors regarding status of outstanding orders. Check availability on fabrics head designer has …

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Students shouldn’t wait to engage with the Career Development office until they are looking for an internship or graduating and …

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Contact & Location

Phone
620-235-4140
Address

H.W. Smith Student Success Center
Axe Library
1701 South Broadway Street
Pittsburg, KS 66762

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm