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Construction Laborers

Significant Points

  • Job opportunities should be good.
  • With training and experience, construction laborers can move into other skilled craft occupations.
  • Most construction laborers learn through informal on-the-job training, but formal apprenticeship programs provide more thorough preparation.
  • Like many other construction occupations, employment opportunities are affected by the cyclical nature of the construction industry and can vary greatly by State and locality.

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Also see Construction laborers in the 2004-05 Occupational Outlook Handbook
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