Construction Management Training Program

Build a career,
not just a job.

A FREE 12-week training program that puts young adults on a career track in construction management — starting at $50,000–$80,000+. No experience required. Real employers waiting at the end.

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12
Weeks from start to job-ready placement
$60K+
Average starting salary for BTY graduates
3
Career tracks: Engineer, Field, Estimating
80
Young adults trained every year, 4 cohorts
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What is Building Today's Youth?

We're not training laborers. We're building the next generation of construction managers.

BTY is a free 12-week program that trains young adults for management-track careers in construction — the project engineers, estimators, and field engineers who plan jobs, run schedules, and lead crews.

Your Path

From day one to your first paycheck


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500K+

Open positions, every year

Construction positions go unfilled across the U.S. annually. The shortage isn't slowing down — it's growing.

12

Weeks to job-ready

A compressed, intense program that alternates between self-development and construction management training every session.

$0

Cost to students

The program is fully funded by grants, employer partners, and sponsors — so cost is never the barrier to your career.

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The Program

Six modules. Twelve weeks. The skills you'll actually use.

The program runs as six two-week modules — every student moves through the same path, from industry basics to job placement. By week 12, you're ready to interview for one of three management-track careers.

WKS 1–2

Industry Foundation

  • Construction roles overview
  • Professional expectations
  • Intro to construction docs
WKS 3–4

Blueprint Reading

  • Site & floor plans
  • Elevations & specifications
  • RFIs and submittals
WKS 5–6

Scheduling & Flow

  • Critical path concepts
  • Project phases & coordination
  • Excel-based scheduling
WKS 7–8

Estimating

  • Quantity takeoffs
  • Cost categories
  • Bid process overview
WKS 9–10

Field Coordination

  • Site-to-office workflows
  • Change orders
  • Problem-solving scenarios
WKS 11–12

Career Placement

  • Resume building
  • Mock interviews
  • Contractor matching
Where this leads Project Engineer · Field Engineer · Assistant Estimator See careers
Career Pathways

Three tracks. One destination: six figures.

BTY graduates don't start at the bottom of the labor market. They start at the beginning of a management career — with a clear trajectory to Project Manager and beyond.

A
Track A

Project Engineer

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Project Engineer
$55–75K
3–5 yrs
Project Manager
$80–110K
7–10 yrs
Senior PM / Exec
$120K+
B
Track B

Field Engineer

Start
Field Engineer
$50–70K
3–5 yrs
Superintendent
$75–100K
7–10 yrs
Construction Director
$110K+
C
Track C

Asst. Estimator

Start
Asst. Estimator
$50–65K
3–5 yrs
Estimator
$70–90K
7–10 yrs
Chief Estimator
$100K+
BTY graduates enter career pathways — not just jobs.
For Contractors & Funders

Three ways to build the pipeline with us.

Whether you're a contractor looking for management-track talent or a funder investing in workforce development, there's a partnership designed for you.

Hiring Partner

Complimentary
  • Priority interview access to all BTY graduates
  • Candidate profiles 3 weeks before graduation
  • Annual curriculum advisory input
  • Recognition as a BTY Hiring Partner
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Internship Partner

Complimentary
  • All Hiring Partner benefits
  • Reserved 4–8 week internship slots per cohort
  • Evaluate candidates before committing to hire
  • Input into intern project assignments
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Sponsor Partner

Investment-based
  • All Internship Partner benefits
  • First access to every graduate — before anyone else
  • Direct input into curriculum design
  • Prominent co-branding in all program materials
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Your career starts here.

Applications are open for the next cohort. The program is free for accepted participants — funded by employer partners and grants. All you need to bring is the commitment to show up for 12 weeks.

  • No prior construction experience required
  • Open to young adults ready for a career path
  • Stipends and incentives available for participants
  • Direct pipeline to hiring contractors at Week 12