Build Your Future – Choose A Career In Construction!

In September 2025, the Montana Department of Labor and Industry released the “2025 Montana Labor Day Report.” The report stated that “construction and trades were the largest contributors to (economic) growth – accounting for over half of the GDP growth… The rapid growth in Montana’s population and economy over the last few years pushed construction demand to historic levels. Montana’s construction output increased by 3.7% per year since 2019, ranked the fourth fastest among states.” The report also stated that Montana will see 3,700 new jobs created in the trades from 2024 to 2034. This number, paired with the current employment deficit and continued growth in construction and trade, will create a substantial need for skilled and qualified laborers. To address this deficit, Build Montana is working hard to remove the stigma that a four-year degree is the only practical pathway to a successful career. We want to show students that they can obtain credentials, training, and education in the construction industry without a four-year degree, enter the workforce directly, secure a high-paying job, and avoid substantial debt, all at the same time!