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McCarthy introduces young people to construction through school and community outreach, hands-on career exploration, internships, recent-graduate opportunities, and craft training. These routes can help someone build experience and skills over time, but availability and requirements vary by role and location, and no program guarantees a job.
How young people can first encounter construction
McCarthy says employees work with local schools and youth groups to introduce young people to construction careers. This community engagement can give students an early look at the range of work involved in building projects before they choose a college, training, or employment route. Local activities and partners may differ; ask a school counselor, career and technical education teacher, or community workforce organization what supervised opportunities are available nearby. McCarthy’s community page describes its local efforts.
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Construction 101: a hands-on introduction
McCarthy describes Construction 101 as a career-exploration opportunity for young women, featuring activities alongside experienced industry leaders and trade contractors. It is an exploratory experience rather than a stated job or credential pathway. The current schedule, enrollment process, age criteria, and local availability are not established on the information available here, so check directly with McCarthy before planning around an event. Construction 101
Routes from exploration to work
| Route | What it offers | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| School and community outreach | Early exposure to construction careers through local schools and youth groups. | Which activities are offered locally, who can participate, and whether the activity includes supervised site exposure. |
| Construction 101 | Hands-on career exploration for young women with industry leaders and trade contractors. | Current event dates, eligibility, registration, location, and safety arrangements. |
| Internship | Project-team experience and learning on real projects, as described by McCarthy. | Open positions, education or other role requirements, location, dates, and application deadlines. |
| Recent-graduate opportunity | Guidance, training, and development for people entering the workforce after graduation. | Active listings, qualifications, and whether a position is craft, field, or general/salaried work. |
| Craft training or apprenticeship | Structured learning that can combine classroom instruction with on-the-job experience. | Current program length, hours, eligibility, credential outcomes, and availability in the area. |
Internships: project experience, not a promised offer
McCarthy’s internship page says interns contribute to project teams and learn on real projects. The company reports that 80% of its interns return to school with a full-time offer, 98.6% said they would return for another internship, and 96% felt the program prepared them to succeed in construction. These are McCarthy-reported figures; the page does not state the cohort, collection period, or calculation method, and the offer figure is not a guarantee for an individual applicant. Check the current openings and role-specific requirements on McCarthy’s internship page.
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Options for graduates and people interested in craft work
Recent graduates and general roles
McCarthy’s recent-graduate information emphasizes guidance, training, and development. Its broader careers listings include craft and general opportunities. The actual qualifications depend on the particular position, so review the listing rather than assuming every role follows the same education route. Start with careers for recent graduates and the company’s careers page.
Craft training and apprenticeship-related programs
Craft careers offer a route to construction work centered on practical skills, and apprenticeship-related programs can combine instruction with paid or supervised work; confirm the conditions for any specific opening. In an article published around 2025, McCarthy described two two-year apprenticeship programs and one four-year program, each with 144 classroom hours and 2,000 on-the-job hours per year. Those figures are descriptions in that article, not confirmed current requirements. Ask McCarthy or the listed program provider for current length, hours, eligibility, safety supervision, and any credential earned. McCarthy’s craft appreciation article
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How to choose a starting point
Compare opportunities by what they actually involve, not just by the program name. Before committing, ask:
- Is this exploratory participation, paid work, or a formal training program?
- What are the age, education, and other eligibility requirements?
- How long does it last, and what is the weekly time commitment?
- Will participants work on a site, in a classroom, or in both settings, and who supervises them?
- Does it lead to a credential, internship application, or simply experience?
- Is it currently available in the location where the student lives?
A school counselor, career and technical education teacher, or local workforce organization may also know about supervised job-shadowing, pre-apprenticeship, and internship options beyond one employer’s programs.
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Apply safely and verify opportunities
Use McCarthy’s official careers channels to verify a role and apply. Its recruiting page warns that scammers may impersonate employees or recruiters and request personal information or payment in exchange for a job offer. Treat a request for payment as a warning sign; confirm recruiting activity through the company’s official careers page.
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