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Construction Career Academy

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Are you looking for a summer job that pays well, earns you cap stone credit and can lead you to a career in the construction industry? The Associated General Contractors of South Dakota in collaboration with Sioux Falls and Rapid City Area schools has created a summer hands-on paid experience that will give you the chance to earn while you learn. Through a blend of classroom instruction and on-the-job training, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from the best in the business.

This program is for high school rising juniors and seniors in the Sioux Falls and Rapid City areas, including their surrounding communities.

This application closed on May 1st, 2024. (Next estimated May 2025)

HOW THIS WORKS

You’ll interview with construction professionals to determine job requirements and opportunities. If selected, you’ll receive paid training including classroom instruction, lab construction projects and on-the-job training.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
  • Safety (OSHA 10)
  • Basic Hand and Power Tools
  • Construction Basics
  • Soft Skills Essential to Job Success
  • Career Awareness
WHAT YOU’LL EARN

In addition to great experience and cap stone credit, you’ll earn at least $17.50/hr!