General Building Construction - Mountwest Community and Technical College

General Building Construction from Mountwest Community and Technical College is a Campus Associate Building Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Description: The Technical Studies Degree , limited to high school students enrolled in the EDGE program, is designed to provide for cooperatively sponsored educational opportunities leading to the Associate in Applied Science degree and/or one-year Certificate. Mountwest Community & Technical College delivers educational programs in a variety of occupational fields to businesses and industries having an immediate need for such programs. Components of the program include the following: general education, classroom instruction in a technical core and in the occupational area, and possible on-the-job training. Technical Studies students must meet admission and performance standards. Credits earned through either the approved apprenticeship programs or through industry-based education and training programs will not be added to the student?s collegiate transcript until the student has completed twelve program credit hours from Mountwest Community & Technical College and has obtained at least a 2.00 GPA. Career Outlook: Job opportunities are expected to be excellent in the construction industry, especially for workers with training and experience in construction occupations, due largely to the numerous openings arising each year as experienced construction workers leave their jobs. Further, many potential workers may prefer work that is less strenuous and has more comfortable working conditions. The continued shortage of adequate training programs also will contribute to the favorable job market. Employment Opportunities: General building construction View more details on Mountwest Community and Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Building Engineering courses.