Construction Careers
- Electrician
- Civil Engineer
- Plumber
- Solar Photovoltaic Installer
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Glaziers
- Wind Turbine Technicians
- Project Manager
- Building Inspector
- Construction Superintendant
- Equipment Operator
- And More!
VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES
EXPLORE THE INDUSTRY THROUGH VIRTUAL TOURS, PANELS, AND DEMONSTRATIONS.
TAKE A WALK THROUGH A LIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE (SHORT TOUR)
DOUG HAMILTON, OAK GROVE CONSTRUCTION
Watch a conversation with Doug Hamilton of Oak Grove Construction as we play clips of a video tour that explores a live construction site as they completely rebuild the stadium, baseball and softball fields, track, and basketball courts of Sonoma Valley High School.
TAKE A WALK THROUGH A LIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE (FULL TOUR)
DOUG HAMILTON, OAK GROVE CONSTRUCTION
Explore a live construction site with Oak Grove Construction as they completely rebuild the stadium, baseball and softball fields, track, and basketball courts of Sonoma Valley High School.
CUSTOM SHEET METAL FABRICATION
SIMPSON SHEET METAL
Take a look inside the Simpson Sheet Metal facility in Santa Rosa to see how their master fabricators create custom pieces used for homes and commercial buildings.
EXPERIENCE A WINE CAVE EXCAVATION
TONY SIMMONS, NORDBY CONSTRUCTION
Nordby Construction is known for its commercial construction, signature homes, and wine caves. Let’s try to see it all! This activity will allow us to see the construction being done on several different sites, including the unique experience to see a wine cave excavation!
CAREERS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, & ELECTRIFICATION
with Sonoma Clean Power
Do you want to help save the planet or have a lucrative career? Why not both! The world is moving to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and electrification and this comes with millions of unique new career opportunities. Learn about the current and future careers in this rapidly growing industry.
EXPLORING CAREERS THROUGH THE NORTH BAY CONSTRUCTION CORPS
RICHMOND CONSTRUCTION
Thinking you might be interested in a construction career? Learn about how the North Bay Construction Corps can help you explore career opportunities while learning the basics of the building trades. Click HERE to learn more about the program.
CONSTRUCTION & ARCHITECTURE CAREERS
with RossDrulisCusenbery Architecture, Oak Grove Construction, and SF State Construction Management Student
Whether you like working with your hands, love to design and be creative, or want to focus on reducing climate change, the construction industry is full of opportunities that fit your interests. Help build a stronger community with a career in construction or architecture.
WHAT IS ELECTRIFICATION?
with Sonoma Clean Power and Applied Building Science
As the world moves to more renewable sources of energy, our homes, businesses, and community infrastructure will need to change with it. Learn about the industries that are leading the way to create a more sustainable future and how you can join this rapidly growing industry.
ONE-ON-ONE CAREER INTERVIEWS
WITH REAL PEOPLE IN THE NORTH BAY
Interview:
JOSE FRANCO, FOREMAN
OAK GROVE CONSTRUCTION
Succeeding in the construction industry takes hard work and the drive to continuously grow and learn new things. With a love for working outdoors, Jose has demonstrated he has what it takes to successfully lead a safe and efficient team. Now, he leads a team as a Foreman at Oak Grove Construction.
Interview:
BARBIE SIMPSON
SIMPSON SHEET METAL HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Barbie’s parents started Simpson Sheet Metal 38 years ago. Barbie started in high school and stayed with the company her entire career. After learning every piece of the business, she has worked her way to become the current Owner and CEO.
