Building Construction Connections
CareerStarter supports job seekers, employers and educators interested in making connections within the construction industry.
What is CareerStarter?
CareerStarter is a free, comprehensive online platform that leads students and job seekers beyond career exploration to direct connections with employers, educators, local training programs and job opportunities. It’s a connection hub designed to get people started on a career pathway in construction that aligns with their interests.
Job Seekers
Jumpstart your career journey with CareerStarter, where you can learn about the construction industry, explore the skilled crafts, create a profile and build your resume. Discover CraftCentral, the industry’s largest database of job and training opportunities, and apply directly to construction jobs. CareerStarter can provide the resources you need to uncover new and exciting career pathways in one of the most in-demand industries.
Employers
CareerStarter connects you with a new talent pipeline to help you fill entry-level jobs faster. Simply create a company profile, promote your open positions and search for candidates to help you grow. CareerStarter can also help you build partnerships with local schools and training centers to develop a direct and sustainable hiring pathway to help close your workforce gap.
Educators
CareerStarter helps you work with students to prepare them for the workplace. Students can easily explore the construction industry, align their interests with skilled crafts and apply directly to jobs. Videos and other included resources will help connect their passions to fulfilling careers that offer limitless possibilities. Through CareerStarter, you can also share your training opportunities to expand and recruit new students to your construction program.
About CareerStarter
Testimonials
Carla Thompson
“We finally have something that we’re going to be able to use to find young people after they leave high school.”
At the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), we are proud to celebrate and empower students in Career & Technical Education (CTE). NTHS members have committed themselves to excellence in their chosen CTE field, and we want to ensure that these outstanding students can find opportunities to connect their skill sets with a career they will love. CareerStarter is an incredible tool that helps us move our mission forward. It empowers our members interested in the construction industry to learn the variety of occupations and paths available to them, find those that align with their interests, and, most importantly, connect with employers to jumpstart their careers. Integrating CareerStarter into our member portal was a simple process that gave our members one-click access to create their CareerStarter profile and take their next step toward employment. We are honored to partner with BYF and NCCER to help build life-changing opportunities for NTHS members and CTE students interested in construction nationwide.”
I was absolutely blown away by your new CareerStarter platform—really haven’t seen anything as good as this as far as workforce development platforms go!”
One of CareerStarter’s standout features is the ability for students to showcase their skills and certificates on their accounts, making it easier to present their qualifications. They can also explore job opportunities locally or in other states, offering them a broader scope of possibilities. Many students appreciate the career path insights offered by CareerStarter, which help them understand various trades and industries. The platform’s seamless integration into our training, including NCCER Connect and soft-skills training, ensures that students are comfortable using it. Contractors should consider joining the platform to access a pool of certified individuals actively seeking job opportunities. It serves as a centralized hub for connecting with potential employees.”
Ready to get started?
Download the CareerStarter app in the app store to get started building your profile.
CareerStarter was made possible through the generosity of our Partners
