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Treehouse Adventure Construction Site

Design Process

Design Process InteractivityJoin Jackie at the construction site to learn more about individuals in the Architecture and Construction Career Cluster. Like other professions, people in this cluster use a design process for their projects. In this interactivity, drag and drop the slider to learn more about this design process in detail. Click the player button to begin.

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The Design Process in Action

Kid Designer: A Comfortable Cardboard Chair Video

You can start using the design process right now. Watch a student your age create a comfortable cardboard chair using the design process. View Kid Designer: A Comfortable Cardboard Chair from eMediaVA℠. Click the player button to begin.

Workplace Skills for Architecture and Construction Careers

In addition to other workplace skills, careers in the Architecture and Construction Career Cluster require Efficiency and Productivity. This means planning, prioritizing, and adapting work goals to manage time and resources effectively. The projects are built with a team of professionals working together towards one goal. Because these teams are so large, they require the skill of Conflict Resolution, or the ability to negotiate diplomatic solutions to interpersonal and workplace issues.

Career Connection: Architectural Estimator

Brennetta Harris - Architectural Estimator video

Now, learn about individuals who are employed in the Architecture and Construction Career Cluster. View a video from eMediaVA℠ featuring Brennetta Harris who is an Architectural Estimator. She had a lifelong goal of becoming an architect and utilized her opportunities to do so. Click the player button to begin.

Career Connection: Construction Management

Construction Management video

In Construction Management, a video from eMediaVA℠, construction managers describe their jobs and explain some misconceptions about the construction industry. In addition, you will examine how women are becoming a larger part of this industry. Click the player button to begin.

Growth of Architecture and Construction Career Cluster

In the future, there will be new construction of major public spaces, as well as private homes. These careers have great growth potential throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and nationally. From now until 2024, experts expect that Virginia will have 9% growth in this cluster. By 2024, there should be a total of 306,500 people working in this career cluster in Virginia.

Architecture and Construction Pathways

Architecture and Construction Pathways InteractivityThere are three different pathways associated with the Architecture and Construction Career Cluster. In this interactivity, learn about each of these pathways. You will explore descriptions, sample job titles, salaries, and required education. Click the player button to begin.

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Virginia Department of Education's Career Planning Guide

Are you interested in learning more about the occupations shown in the three pathways in the Architecture and Construction Career Cluster? Visit the Virginia Department of Education's Architecture and Construction Career Planning Guide to explore these pathways and careers in more detail.

Get Started: Clubs and Organizations

If you are interested in this career cluster, there are many clubs and organizations that you can join to get started. Since many of the careers in the Architecture and Construction Career Cluster require teamwork, it is important to join clubs that promote teamwork, like Key Club. These clubs can help you improve other workplace skills, like cooperation and collaboration. You should also seek out volunteer opportunities to help community organizations, like Habitat for Humanity, build houses and parks. Volunteers in these organizations get real hands-on experience in a construction setting.

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