Why
Construction
job seeker edition
Ready to break new ground?
If you’re looking to start a new career, you’ve come to the right place. With apprenticeships that can be paid for by your employer, there’s no downtime between you and your next career. From masonry to carpentry, the trades offer a wide range of careers with unlimited growth opportunities.
Construction is the industry for you if you want to:
train for a new career in construction without paying a dime
start fresh in a booming industry with great pay and benefits
have unlimited growth potential — and even work to start your own business
With over 100,000 trade openings in Mississippi, now’s the time to start.
The start of a new career is closer than you think. Build Mississippi offers offers 8-week paid Kickstart Classes. These classes allow you to earn a paycheck while learning career-building skills and attaining job-ready credentials in just two months.
We also offer four apprenticeships programs – which are often paid for by an employer.
Additionally, over 15 community colleges across the state offer classes to help you gain your certifications.
100,000
skilled tradespeople needed.
$60,000
average starting salary after apprenticeship
53%
of skilled workers expected to retire this decade.
$0
average debt after training for work in the trades