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Educating the next generation

Utah’s Architecture, Engineering & Construction (UAEC) Pathway was created to recruit and expand the pipeline for the next generation of high school students entering the construction and design industry.

The premise of the UAEC pathway is to encourage high school students to enroll in courses that are hands-on and engaging as early as the 9th grade, showing them how many opportunities there are in the AEC industry. The courses and program will expose them to high-pay, high-potential and high-demand career opportunities in architecture, engineering and construction.

UAEC Pathway Tracks

Architecture & Civil Engineering

Coursework taken at high school or technical colleges

Architectural Design 1

Architectural Design 2

Architectural Design 3

Work Based Learning Experience

40-Hour Internship

Interior Design

Coursework taken at high school or technical colleges

Interior Design 1

Interior Design 2

Interior Design 3

Work Based Learning Experience

40-Hour Internship

Construction Management

Coursework taken at high school or technical colleges

Construction Management 1

Construction Management 2

Construction Management 3

Work Based Learning Experience

40-Hour Internship

Electrician

Coursework taken at high school or technical colleges

Construction Trade Foundations

Electrician 1

Electrician 2

Work Based Learning Experience

40-Hour Internship*

Carpentry

Coursework taken at high school or technical colleges

Construction Trade Foundations

Carpentry 1

Carpentry 2

Work Based Learning Experience

40-Hour Internship*

Plumbing

Coursework taken at high school or technical colleges

Construction Trade Foundations

Plumbing 1

Plumbing 2

Work Based Learning Experience

40-Hour Internship*

*Construction trades courses are coupled with a comprehensive home building project when available. For schools not participating in building a fixed foundation home, students will be required to participate in a 40+ hour internship to meet this requirement.

Upon completing all coursework within a pathway track and a 40 hour internship or 2 – 20 hour internship, students will earn an industry-recognized UAEC certificate granted by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. This certificate guarantees graduates an internship interview with participating firms and up to a $5 more per hour starting wage upon completion. This certificate also is stackable at most Utah System of Higher Education institutions—including technical colleges, community colleges, and universities for students to continue into apprenticeships, certificates and degree programs associated with the AEC industry.

The key for this program to be successful is the interaction with industry through work-based learning internships taking place during both the school year and over the summer break. Register below to be a part of the Utah’s AEC Pathway, offering easy access to these regionally established AEC industry internships.

How to Join

Wondering how to join Utah’s AEC pathway as an Education partner? How to access vetted, quality internships for students interested in AEC fields?

What we ask from you:

  • Participate in Monthly UAEC Pathways meetings
  • Offer as many UAEC tracks as possible
  • Recruit students to participate in Work Based Learning program as interns
  • Support recruitment events at post secondary institutions

What you’ll receive:

  • Engagement with Industry anxious to employ your students
  • Access to summer camps and other recruitment events
  • Connection with industry to bridge the gap between education and industry

How to Apply

Step 1: Fill out the registration form to join Utah’s AEC Pathway as an Education Partner.

Step 2: Your application is then submitted to the Utah’s AEC Pathway Executive Committee for review.

Step 3: Email the logo you would like to see used on this website to info@uaecpathways.com

Register

Build to Success Summer Camps

The UAEC Pathway has partnered with Keys to Success to develop and run “Build to Success” boot camps—week-long training sessions where students get a taste of what to expect in future classes to help showcase the future possibilities within AEC.

Visit "Build To Success"

Education Partner Opportunities

  • Offer a minimum of one UAEC Track
  • Establish a formal student induction process for students participating in UAEC Pathways, i.e. completion of application and induction forms, media releases, safety & insurance disclosures, parental permission forms, etc.
  • Establish MOU with regional industry partners to provide opportunities for UAEC students to fulfill the required work-based learning experience
  • Market UAEC Pathways to students via CTE Open Houses, classroom presentations, job site visits, company tours & career fairs, etc.
  • Inform CTE Administrators, Faculty & Counselors of UAEC Pathways
  • Report annually to the regional committee UAEC enrollment & graduate numbers
  • Support your regional UAEC Pathways committee in attending bimonthly coordination meetings
  • Work with regional industry partners to coordinate logistics relating to a students required work-based learning experience
  • Work with regional industry partners to schedule & coordinate industry participation at student outreach activities

Register Here

Fill out this registration form to join Utah’s AEC Pathway as an Education Partner, a representative from the Regional Working Committee will contact you.

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