Construction

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Carpenter Manager Estimator

Operator Electrician Plumber

Learning about careers in the construction industry A note for parents and teachers ...

As adults, we knowA that a good job is essential to providing for our families. So, it’s never too earlyB for youth to start imagining their future.

With a constant need for new schools, hospitals, housing and other commercial buildings, the construction industry provides many career opportunities. These range from skilled trade workers, support staff, designers and executive management and are all well-paying careers. D E Workforce Connections and Nevada Builders Alliance collaborated on this activity book to highlight just a few constructionC occupations that will be in demand in Nevada over the next decade. With your permission youth can learn more about these and other good jobs at: www.NVMyFuture.org and F www.BuildNV.org

Workforce Connections is committed to community partnerships that help youth achieve the academic Identify Nevada’s neighboring states and and vocational skills necessary to successfully enter place the correspondingthe workforce and confidentlyletter in each compete box in the States Populationglobal economy. (over)States Population (over)

1. Nevada..... 2.8 Million 4. Oregon.....4 Million

2. California .. 39 Million 5. Utah ...... 3 Million

3. Arizona . ... 6.5 Million 6. Idaho ...... 1.5 Million

2 www.BuildNV.org There are many important jobs across the construction industry

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Identify Nevada’s neighboring states and place the corresponding letter in each box

States Population (over)States Population (over)

1. Nevada..... 2.8 Million 4. Oregon.....4 Million 2. California .. 39 Let’sMillion explore5. Utah a...... few.3 Million of them ... 3. Arizona . ... 6.5 Million 6. Idaho ...... 1.5 Million

www.NVMyFuture.org 3 One day I will be an...

A OperatorOperator B

A Heavy Equipment Operator works outdoors at construction sites Gets to drive and operate large powerful machines D E Check the machines a Heavy Equipment OperatorC might operate at work

Bulldozer Dishwasher F Excavator Toaster Crane Identify Nevada’s neighboring states and placeOven the corresponding letter in each box Backhoe States Population (over)States Population (over) Blender 1. Nevada..... 2.8 Million 4. Oregon.....4 Million

2. California .. 39 Million 5. Utah ...... 3 Million

3. Arizona . ... 6.5 Million 6. Idaho ...... 1.5 Million

4 www.BuildNV.org One day I will be a...

A CarpenterCarpenterB

Builds many things using wood and other materials Enjoys math and working with tools D E Circle the things a C Carpenter might build

Houses

Chocolate Cakes Schools F Pancakes

Hospitals Identify Nevada’s neighboring states and Cookies place the corresponding letter in each boxCabinets

States Population (over)States Population (over)Ice cream

1. Nevada..... 2.8 Million 4. Oregon.....4 Million Tables and chairs

2. California .. 39 Million 5. Utah ...... 3 Million

3. Arizona . ... 6.5 Million 6. Idaho ...... 1.5 Million

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A PlumberPlumber B

A Plumber/Pipefitter enjoys math and being precise Works with tools to install and repair plumbing systems that provide water to homes D E

C Practice being a Plumber/Pipefitter by using your math skills

2 + 5 = ______F

9 - 1 = ______

Identify4 x 2 = ______Nevada’s neighboring states and place the corresponding letter in each box

States3 inches + 6 inchesPopulation = ______(over)States Population (over)

1. Nevada..... 2.8 Million 4. Oregon.....4 Million 5 feet - 3 feet = ______2. California .. 39 Million 5. Utah ...... 3 Million

3. Arizona . ... 6.5 Million 6. Idaho ...... 1.5 Million

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A ElectricianElectricianB

Works with tools to bring electricity to people Enjoys science, critical thinking and solving problems

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C List things you plug into the electrical wall socket because they need electricity to work F 11

2 Identify Nevada’s neighboring states and 3 place the corresponding letter in each3 box States Population (over)States Population4 (over) 1. Nevada..... 2.8 Million 4. Oregon.....4 Million 2. California .. 39 Million 5. Utah ...... 3 Million5 3. Arizona . ... 6.5 Million 6. Idaho ...... 1.5 Million

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A A ManagerManager B B

A Construction Manager enjoys being a leader Is in charge of big projects and large teams of workers D E D E

Check the big projectsC C a Construction Manager might be in charge of

Building a new school F F A game of Monopoly Building a new hospital IdentifyBaking N aev bigada’s cake neighboring states and Identify Nevada’s neighboring states and placeBuilding the correspondinga new hotel letter in each box place the corresponding letter in each box

States Writing computerPopulation code (over)States Population (over) States Population (over)States Population (over)

1. NevadaRenovating..... 2.8 an Million old museum 4. Oregon.....4 Million 1. Nevada..... 2.8 Million 4. Oregon.....4 Million

2. CaliforniaMeasuring .. 39your Million blood pressure 5. Utah ...... 3 Million 2. California .. 39 Million 5. Utah ...... 3 Million

3. Arizona . ... 6.5 Million 6. Idaho ...... 1.5 Million 3. Arizona . ... 6.5 Million 6. Idaho ...... 1.5 Million

8 www.BuildNV.org One day I will be an...

A BEstimatorEstimator

A Cost Estimator works with computers and calculators Enjoys math and critical thinking to calculate the cost D of productsE and services

C Practice being a Cost Estimator F 5 + 3 = ______

7 - 4 = ______Identify Nevada’s neighboring states and place the corresponding letter in each box1 + 5 = ______

States Population (over)States Population$3.00 (over) + $6.00 = ______1. Nevada..... 2.8 Million 4. Oregon.....4 Million

2. California .. 39 Million 5. Utah ...... 3 Million $5.00 - $2.50 = ______

3. Arizona . ... 6.5 Million 6. Idaho ...... 1.5 Million

www.NVMyFuture.org 9 Construction Careers Word Search

There are many other career opportunities in construction. Below is a short list. Search for and circle them on the word search matrix. Do you thinkA you can find all of them? Good luck! B Words List FUVHEMKSDHVACPWMVUSK Electrian DPAOBNEUVNQEOXMASONO Plumber LABORERYPVRLNBHEULPG Carpenter RIGSIIJEAYCECVIJPFSL Laborer Project Manager SNFWCNOHRBRCRJGEEKDA D E Supervisor CTFUKSKWCEOTELMNRHEZ Foreman AEKRLPISHRDRTVYGVPUIC Estimator Brick Layer RRPRAETTIHCIEUWIILEE Mason NIFEYCROTJHCFPENSUSR HVAC GAKVETWNEUGIIRBEOMTI F Operator DCKPROJECTMANAGERBIO Architect Inspector RIETERAMTIVNIPDREEMO Engineer IdentifyKDIOFNEALANDSCAPERAN Nevada’s neighboring states and Concrete Finisher placeTYKMGJASOPNQHBXIGJTM the corresponding letter in each box Stone Mason Painter AOPERATOROOFERKXBVOR States Population (over)States Population (over) Roofer

RFOREMANYSCARPENTERU1. Nevada..... 2.8 Million 4. Oregon.....4 Million Landscaper

2. California .. 39 Million 5. Utah ...... 3 Million Glazier

3. Arizona . ... 6.5 Million 6. Idaho ...... 1.5 Million

10 www.BuildNV.org Construction Careers Crossword Puzzle

Read the clues below to identify each occupation and fill the puzzle. A (Hint: pay attention the underlined words)

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1-Inspects the work to make sure all code and safety rules 2-Helps the Manager by supervising a project or team of workers are followed 3-Installs plants and trees to create a beautiful landscape or garden 4-Installs plumbing systems that provide water to buildings Identify Nevada’s neighboring5-Works states with tools and to provide electricity to buildings 6-Uses math to estimate the cost of products and services place the corresponding letter7-Works in each with stones, b bricksox and cement to create beautiful masonry 8-Operates heavy equipment and powerful machines States Population (over)States 9-Uses paintPopulation to make buildings (over) beautiful 10-Uses math to engineer complex systems for buildings 1. Nevada..... 2.8 Million 4. Oregon11-In.... charge.4 Million of the architecture of buildings

2. California .. 39 Million 5. Utah12-...... Manages.3 Million big construction projects and large teams of workers

3. Arizona . ... 6.5 Million 6. Idaho13-Uses ...... carpentry1.5 Million skills to build useful things for people 14-Constructs and repairs roofs on buildings

www.NVMyFuture.org 11 Learn more at:

www.NVMYFuture.org and www.BuildNV.org

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