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Hi, Educators!

JE Dunn Construction is passionate about sharing opportunities in the construction industry with students. We’ve launched Building the Future, a K-12 construction education initiative centered on bringing awareness to careers in construction, and we are here to support you. Check out age-appropriate resources and information below!

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Elementary

Recommended Reading List
Check out these construction-related books, vetted and recommended by our resident educator!

Foreman Farley Has a Backhoe by Jenny Goebel

Someone Builds the Dream by Lisa Wheeler and Loren Long

The House That She Built by Mollie Elkman

Construction by Sally Sutton

Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty

Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty

How Was That Built? By Roma Agrawal

Try a Construction Career Word Search!

Middle School

Download a KC-specific Construction Career Binder for your students.

Try this Craft Pro Personality Quiz

Play an Intro to Construction Careers Kahoot! Game

High School

How can I help my high school students prepare for a career in the construction industry?

See recommended classes and post-graduation opportunities here.

Enter the I Built This! Contest for high schoolers here.

INTERACTIVE LESSON

Explore Data Center Careers, like Construction, brought to you by Google for Education.

Source: NCCER

School Counselors

We’re here to support you and provide resources for your students to explore the possibilities!

Download a KC Construction Career Binder to share with your students.

Help your middle and high school students plan for their future.

Source: NCCER

Explore the various skilled trades, featuring student skillsets.

Source: NCCER

Missouri Apprenticeship Match Tool for Students

Missouri Apprentice Ready Pre-Apprenticeship (18+ age requirement)