Careers in This Field
Architecture and Construction spans two very different worlds — the design side and the build side — and careers exist across both. Below is a look at where this pathway leads, organized by the education level each role typically requires.
Why This Field in Kenosha County
Construction is one of Kenosha County’s most active employment sectors — skilled trade and construction roles are consistently among the most in-demand and well-compensated jobs in the region. From residential development to commercial builds, the county’s ongoing growth means trained construction professionals have real opportunities at every level of experience.
Architecture and Construction at KTEC
Courses at KTEC
Every KTEC student builds a foundation in our dedicated technology labs before moving into specialized coursework. For Architecture and Construction students, that means working with real tools, reading real plans, and understanding how structures go together — before they ever set foot on a job site.
KTEC Core Courses
Tech 1
Introduction to technology systems, tools, and problem-solving in a hands-on lab environment.
Tech 2
Advanced application of technology concepts, with increasing focus on precision and project work.
Tech 3
Specialized technology applications with deeper emphasis on pathway-relevant skills and independent projects.
Digital Art
Design fundamentals and digital production skills applied across architecture, construction, and design fields.
Industrial Safety
Workplace safety standards, hazard identification, and safe equipment operation practices.
Gateway Technical College Courses
Your student doesn’t have to wait until after high school to start building a construction career. Through our partnership with Gateway Technical College, Architecture and Construction students can earn college credit while still at KTEC — taking courses in print reading, framing, and professional skills that apply directly to trade apprenticeships and construction programs.
Certifications & Credentials
Construction employers want workers who show up ready — and KTEC students do. The certifications earned in this pathway signal to employers and apprenticeship programs that a student understands safety, tools, and professional expectations from day one.
Pathway-Specific Certifications
Certifications Available to All KTEC Students
Work-Based Learning & CTSOs
KTEC students don’t have to wait for graduation to start building a career. Paid work experience with local employers and hands-on trade competitions give them a real head start while they’re still in high school.
Post-Secondary Options
Architecture and Construction graduates leave KTEC with credentials, college credit, and a clear sense of direction — whether they’re headed into the trades, a technical program, or a four-year degree.
1
Enter the Workforce
Enter the skilled trades directly. Many KTEC graduates move into apprenticeship programs or entry-level construction roles with contractors across Kenosha County and the greater Milwaukee region.
2
Continue at Gateway
Continue Gateway coursework toward programs in Construction Management, Electrical, HVAC, or related trades, with KTEC credits already applied.
3
Transfer to a 4-Year College
KTEC coursework and Gateway credits can support transfer into architecture, civil engineering, or construction management programs at Wisconsin universities.