Mission
Build Your Future – Build Missouri’s mission is to educate Missouri residents about high paying construction careers, training opportunities and mapping career paths to employment in these high demand occupations.
Craft Labor Demand
Who We Are
Build Your Future – Build Missouri is a unique collaboration of employers, state agencies and industry associations. Our goal is to encourage Missouri residents to learn about careers as construction skilled craft professionals and the training opportunities that exist to help people qualify for and get jobs in these high demand professions.
Explore Construction Careers
Craft Laborer
Craft Laborer
$38,890
Would you consider yourself a jack of all trades? If so, a construction laborer career might be an option to explore!
Glazier
Glazier
$47,480
If you enjoy adventures, scenic views and have a creative side then try out this profession!
Mason
Mason
$56,784
Do you dream of building a structure with your own two hands or restoring historical buildings? Check out training in masonry!
Pipefitter
Pipefitter
$62,697
Are you a little bit of a perfectionist? Do you enjoy reading plans and making something useful? Consider training to become a pipefitter.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator
$60,828
Do you have an interest in operating dump trucks, bulldozers or other vehicles classified as heavy machinery?
Electrician
Electrician
$67,269
If you’re into sound systems, robotics or tinkering with wires, you should think about a career as an electrician.
Welder
Welder
$71,067
Do you get a kick out of watching sparks fly on the Fourth of July? Choose a career in welding and watch them fly every day!
Sheet Metal Worker
Sheet Metal Worker
$58,160
Are you a visual person? Do you enjoy mechanics and fitting puzzles together?
Choose Your Career Path
A career in construction can take you all the way to CEO.
Find your ideal path with Build Your Future’s interactive Career Path.
