At the end of the day, if you like to step back and really see what you’ve done you may be perfect for a career in construction. Whether you are outdoors building the skyline, or inside adding the finishing touches to a project, a career in construction provides an opportunity to create, rejuvenate and develop new buildings and infrastructure.
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Paving, Surfacing, Tamping Equipment Operator | $17.90 |
| Installation, Maintenance, Repair Worker | $18.13 |
| Excavation and Loading Machine, Dragline Operator | $20.52 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Carpenter | $19.63 |
| Electrician | $21.81 |
| A.C., Heating, Refrigeration Installer and Mechanic | $22.22 |
| First-Line Construction Supervisor, Extracation Worker | $28.79 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Health and Safety Engineer (Except Mining) | $42.12 |
| Electrical Engineer | $43.09 |
| Civil Engineer | $43.90 |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Building Construction Academy | Jay High School |
| Construction Academy | Navarre High School |
| Engineering Academy | Navarre High School |
| AC, Refrigeration & Heating Technology | Locklin Technical College |
| Electricity | Locklin Technical College |
| Welding Technology | Locklin Technical College |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| A.S. Architectural Design and Construction Technology | Pensacola State College |
| Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 1 | Locklin Technical College |
| Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 2 | Locklin Technical College |
| Apprenticeship - Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology | Locklin Technical College |
| Automotive Service Technology 1 | Locklin Technical College |
| Automotive Service Technology 2 | Pensacola State College |
| Carpentry Certification | Pensacola State College |
| Electrician | Locklin Technical College |
| Electricity | Locklin Technical College |
| Electricity Certification | Pensacola State College |
| HVAC Certification | Pensacola State College |
| Maintenance & Light Repair | Locklin Technical College |
| Welding Technology | Locklin Technical College |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| B.S. Electrical Engineering | Pensacola State College |
| B.S. Engineering Technology - Building Construction | Pensacola State College |
To find out more about Middle and High School Career Academies in Santa Rosa County, please contact Charlin Knight at (850) 983-5058, or submit this form:
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Santa Rosa County students can make decisions about Career Academies in Middle and High Schools in Feburary and March for the following school year. See a full list of Santa Rosa County Career Academies.
Advanced Manufacturing
Agriculture Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Industry
Business, Professional & Financial Services
Commercial Arts
Healthcare Industry
Hospitality Industry
Information Technology & Cybersecurity
IMPORTANT: In each potential pathway, the ability to transfer credits from one program level to the next is dependent on a variety of factors. Statewide articulation agreements may assist in these efforts but are not available for all potential career pathways. Ongoing guidance from academic career advisors and supervisors throughout your education and training pathway is recommended.
Note: Entrepreneurial skills are frequently incorporated in different Career Pathways programs to help students prepare to launch and contribute to successful enterprises of all types.
*Salary information source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics. The final education and wage rate is the decision of the hiring employer.