Fall 2025

Exploring Building Trade Careers

From the Series Career Quest

  • Interest Level: Grade 6 - Grade 12
  • Reading Level: Grade 7

It’s never too early to start thinking about the future, and for many workers of tomorrow, the future is in the building trades. Career opportunities in the construction trades are on the rise, and if you are interested in electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, metal work, or similar professions, you can start your journey today.

From choosing a career path to gaining valuable experience during high school, Exploring Building Trade Careers provides a rich understanding of how to develop the skills necessary for these careers. Find practical advice about construction trade jobs, pay ranges, skill development, and hiring outlooks, and learn about training opportunities such as apprenticeships, the importance of early preparation, and how to make use of your middle and high school classes and job experience to get ready for your future career.

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Interest Level Grade 6 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 7
Genre Social Studies, Young Adult
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
Copyright 2026
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Informed Editions
Imprint Twenty-First Century Books ™
Language English
Number of Pages 64
Publication Date 2025-08-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS YAN011000, YAN049000
Dewey 690.023
Dimensions 6 x 9
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Primary source quotations/images, Reviewed, Sidebars, Source notes, and Table of contents

Author: Greg Robison

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