Quinebaug Valley
Community College
742 Upper Maple Street
Danielson, CT 06239
860-412-7200
Quinebaug Valley Community College
Construction Technology Degree Program
Quinebaug Valley Community College has just introduced it's new Construction Technology Associate degree and certificate degree program! Sign up now! Or call (860) 412-7200 for more information.
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Nationally New Homes and Remodeling Still in High Demand with Household growth expected to increase from 12.6 million in 1995-2005 to 14.6 million in 2005-2015:
- Minorities and especially Hispanics population growth
- Baby boomers move into peak vacation-home buying years
- Aging housing stock will boost demand for new replacement homes
- Spending on remodeling expected to grow by 3.7% through 2015
Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University Report 6/11/2007 National Association of Home Builders
In Connecticut Demand for skilled workers is increasing Projected increases in CT from 2000 to 2010
- Construction Managers 12.2%
- Carpentry 10.3%
- Electricians 16.9%
- Plumbers 7.3%
The Construction of 1,000 single-family homes generates. . .
- 2,448 jobs in construction and construction-related industries
- Approximately $79.4 million in wages
- More than $42.5 million in federal, state and local tax revenues and fees
Choose the Entry Level That’s Right for You! Be prepared!
- Level One * On-the-job-training
- Level Two * Apprenticeship Training
- Level Three * 2-year Community College/Technical School
- Level Four * 4-year College/University
Opportunities and Rewards are waiting for you!
Carpenters in Connecticut
- Average entry level income $31,411 ($15.10 /Hr)
- Average wage $42,994 ($20.67/Hr)
- Average top wage $61,495 (29.56/Hr)
Electricians in Connecticut
- Average entry level income $32,326 ($15.54/Hr)
- Average wage $46,675 ($22.43/Hr)
- Average top wage $67,071 ($32.24/Hr)
Plumbers in Connecticut
- Average entry level income $33,970 ($16.33/Hr)
- Average wage $46,363 ($22.28/Hr)
- Average top wage $72,904 ($35.05/Hr)
