Construction Technology - Northwest Iowa Community College

Construction Technology from Northwest Iowa Community College is a Campus Associate Construction Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Construction Technology program is designed to prepare you for a variety of entry level positions, not just as carpenters. Other areas of employment include customer service representatives, inside or outside sales, designers and estimators for building material, contracting, and hardware supply businesses. Trainee positions in either lumber yard or construction management are still other options, while others may choose to start their own business. The Department of Labor statistics indicate that the majority of supervisors in the building industry are developed and promoted from the carpentry trade. You will receive instruction in business and supervisory management, blueprint reading, estimating and computerized design. Successful students will be prepared for the challenges of leadership in an exciting and growing industry. Where will I get a JOB? The building construction industry is one of the largest industries in America. The increased need for more housing in northwest Iowa and southeast South Dakota is expected to last for several more years. As current industries and businesses expand and other new businesses move into the area, the need for more commercial construction workers will also increase. Graduates from the Construction Technology program will have various opportunities for employment. View more details on Northwest Iowa Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Construction Engineering courses.