Taking the First Step
It's easy to get a job in highway construction. Highway construction jobs are listed in the newspapers, through vocational and technical schools, at local job centers, through the civil service commission, and even on the Internet. You can call local construction companies and inquire about job openings or contact trade organizations like those sponsoring this website. Getting your first job is as easy as filling out an application or preparing a resume.

• Summer Jobs and Internships
  Summer jobs and internships are available in highway design and construction to those who qualify. Contact your local construction company or trade organization to inquire about these opportunities.
  
  
• Apprenticeships
  Apprenticeships are designed for graduates or those seeking to start out in the field of construction. After the required number of hours of on-the-job learning, you earn a certification of occupational mastery and can then move into jobs classified as "skilled" and earn more money. Information about apprenticeships can be obtained through your local building trades council or by contacting the Youth Apprenticeship Program.
  
  

• Prepare a Resume
  A resume is one of the most important tools you will use to find a job in highway design and construction. Preparing a resume isn't difficult. There are many books, libraries and bookstores, as well as websites, like pacareerlink's jobseeker that can guide you through the resume writing process.
  

Links
Click on any of the links below to search for your next job in construction.