Why
Construction
student edition
Build a career. Not loans.
It’s time to rethink the four-year traditional university path. College isn’t what it used to be…
The average cost of a 4-year degree in Mississippi is $51,000.
The average Mississippi student has almost $37,000 in student loan debt.
Only 40% of college students will graduate and actually find a job in their field of study.
Student loans and not making a paycheck for at least 4 years?
Let’s check out other options.
Classroom to career — without the cost
With a career in the trades, you can start your employment right out of high school. That means that while your classmates are figuring out the FAFSA form, you’re already making an income.
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
There’s knowledge in the apprenticeship
setting you don’t get anywhere else.
Our apprenticeships will teach you skills the field can’t. Increase your trade knowledge, boost your career growth, and avoid student debt with our programs.
Discover
in-demand careers
Discover
in-demand careers
Construction Managers
$81,400+
boilermakers
$61,000+
HVAC Technicians
$53,600+
HVAC Technicians
$53,600+
Ready for great pay & benefits with no college debt? Start your training today.
High School
With almost 300 high school programs and career and technical centers across the state, there’s a program near you. Join the nearly 6,000 students already in training.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship programs prepare you for a great-paying job. Our apprentice programs include electrical, HVAC, sheet metal, and plumbing. Learn a new skilled trade AND make money.
Community Colleges
There are 10 community colleges across Mississippi that offer NCCER-certified classes to prepare you for a successful career in construction. Find a location near you and start your career today.