Building Your Own Future

Building Your Own Future is your one-stop connection for exploring construction career pathways in Ramsey County.

With over 30 trades in the construction sector offering high-wage, in-demand jobs, as well as numerous professional and technical roles that support the industry, the possibilities are endless. The construction industry is a cornerstone of our local economy, providing opportunities for growth, innovation, and long-term career success.

Explore training opportunities through unions, community-based training providers and local colleges. You can also explore job boards for immediate openings. Take the first step toward a rewarding construction career and start building your own future today!

 

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Construction Jobs Green & Growing in Ramsey County

Over the next decade, both the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reeducation Act (IRA) will direct a significant amount of funding into green energy careers. Ramsey County, along with our partners, are at the forefront of embracing these opportunities. Check out what some of our partners are sharing and our Green Jobs Construction report.

Solar power offers a cleaner, more prosperous future, and it is being built across the United States by women and men on rooftops — and in laboratories, boardrooms and farm fieldhttp://iv2z.electronic-fittings.com/workforce/labor-market-information/industry-reports/p/item/13832/ramsey-county-workforce-solutions-green-constructions; in classrooms, courtrooms and utility control rooms. The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) Solar Career Map explores the expanding universe of solar-energy occupations, describing diverse jobs across the industry, charting possible progression between them, and identifying the sorts of credentials necessary to do them well.

“Construction Jobs are green jobs.  The federal government and the State of Minnesota are making historic levels of investment in transitioning to a clean energy economy, and that is going to mean great, family-sustaining career opportunities for Saint Paul residents.  The City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County are partnering to build a new ecosystem of workforce training opportunities to connect people to these growing job sectors.”

Russ Stark, Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Saint Paul

“Now is the perfect time to enter the rapidly growing field of energy efficient construction. Like never before, our federal government is investing in building efficiency to help mitigate the impacts of climate change — which means Minnesota's decades-long tradition of energy efficient construction practices will only expand from here.”

Chris Duffrin, President, Center for Energy and Environment