Explore Amazing Opportunities;
Create Foundations for a Career You’ll Love
BuildStrong Academy of Colorado is a non-profit organization created to help you set the groundwork to a successful career in the trades. We are helping you take advantage of the huge demand for skilled workers in the construction industry.
Our goal is to help you find a career that matches your interests and talents, connect you to employers, and help you make the most of the vast opportunities in the construction industry. Construction is a field with plenty of opportunity for high earnings, and BuildStrong Academy of Colorado is here to help you tap into that potential, no matter where you’re starting from.
We give you a unique opportunity to hone your skills and connect with industry employers.
- Real-world, hands-on training
- Mentorship from industry experts
- Fast-track to a meaningful career
Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
Carpentry
Avg Pay Range: $25-30 /hr
Become a Framer, Deck-Builder or Interior/Exterior Finisher.
Concrete
Avg Pay Range: $28-30/hr
Work with concrete to create foundations, driveways, and forms.
Construction Management
Avg Pay Range: $50-65/hr
Oversee the planning, design, construction, and closeout of a project.
Electrical
Avg Pay Range: $29-34/hr
Residential, Commercial, or Civil – it’s shocking where this trade can take you!
Work Site Supervisor
Avg Pay Range: $37-45/hr
Ensure the safety and project flow of your worksite.
Floor Layers
Avg Pay Range: $22-26/hr
Hardwood, LVT, Composite, Carpet – no home is complete without your work.
Tile Workers
Avg Pay Range: $26-31/hr
Arrange beautiful and intricate patterns, there are endless possibilities.
Laborer
Avg Pay Range: $21-25/hr
The Jack of all Trades and the foundation to any build.
Equipment Operator
Avg Pay Range: $28-32/hr
Live out those childhood dreams and drive the real thing.
Drywall
Avg Pay Range: $27-30/hr
Cover the bare bones, and bring the home to life .
Glazier (Glasswork)
Avg Pay Range: $27-32/hr
Let the light in, while keeping the elements out. Glaziers due everything from windows to custom finishes.
Painter
Avg Pay Range: $22-25/hr
Give any room or building that unique vibrant splash of color.
Plumber
Avg Pay Range: $29-36/hr
Rough-in, Repairs, Sprinkler systems, Pipelayers – There are more paths for plumbing than you’d ever think.
Estimator
Avg Pay Range: $35-45/hr
Work with numbers, customers and across teams, to create the perfect bid, and win your team the job.
Architectural Drafting
Avg Pay Range: $32-38/hr
Create the technical drawings, and watch the team bring your vision to life.
Electrical Drafting
Avg Pay Range: $37-43/hr
Draft the electrical plans, handle the math, and keep builds safe.
Landscaping
Avg Pay Range: $20-23/hr
Fun, Relaxation and Sustainability – Create the ideal outdoor space.
Landscaping Supervisor
Avg Pay Range: $26-32/hr
Manage the field operations, and guide your team to bring outdoor dreams to reality.
HVAC
Avg Pay Range: $28-35
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning – Cornerstones of our modern life.
Solar Install
Avg Pay Range: $22-26
Bring clean, green and sustainable energy to homes everywhere.
Sheet Metal Worker
Avg Pay Range: $24-29
Fabricate an impressive range of essential parts of a home, making ductwork, gutters, siding, control boxes and more.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
At BuildStrong Academy of Colorado, you will receive hands-on construction training and real-world experience, allowing you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the industry. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with professionals, gain confidence in your abilities, and have personalized career guidance to give you a head start in your journey as a construction PRO.
Completing a BuildStrong Bootcamp demonstrates your commitment to the craft and your potential for success, making you stand out from other job applicants. The construction industry values skilled workers, motivated workers, and ready to hit the ground running, and going through our training shows you have what it takes as an apprentice, a project manager, or even when you run your business!
With BuildStrong Academy you are never alone on your journey to a new career. Every student receives customized guidance from our dedicated Career Coach! Regardless of if you need help tailoring your resume, need help deciding on your career path, are looking for interview practice, or just need help applying for your next job, they will be there to help you.
Once you have completed a program with BuildStrong Academy of Colorado, our team is always going to have your back. If you ever want to come back and take more courses, if you need help finding the next step in your career, even if you are just looking for advice, our doors are always open for you. Your continued success is our mission!
