Discover. Learn. Launch your career.
Lowe's Foundation has partnered with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) through CareerStarter to help you to take the first step toward a rewarding career in the skilled trades. CareerStarter is your free resource to explore the trades, build job-ready skills and connect with opportunities near you.
Explore Construction Careers
Learn about career pathways in construction from salaries to skills and see how your talents can help build a better world.
Take a Career Match Quiz
Use this quiz to get matched with a career that interests you.
Find Education, Training and Jobs
Connect with schools, training programs or jobs in places you may want to live.
Use CareerStarter's Free Resume Generator
Build your profile and have the system automatically create your resume. Showcase your skills, earn badges and collect recommendations to increase your marketability.
"Before CareerStarter, I wasn’t sure how to take the first step. I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands, but I didn’t know how to find local jobs that would give someone like me, a new laborer, a chance. With support from my instructor, I built my resume, explored job opportunities, and now I feel confident reaching out to employers and talking about my skills."
"I found my experience with CareerStarter to be extremely productive. The website is very informative and resourceful, and has helped me a great deal in the time that I've spent using it. I would definitely recommend CareerStarter to anyone entering the industry."
"What I like about being on CareerStarter is the sense of new opportunities and growth. It’s a time to learn, explore your potential, and build a foundation for your future. The excitement of discovering your strengths, setting goals, and gaining experience can be both fulfilling and motivating as you begin your professional journey. It's also an opportunity to create connections and shape your unique path."
"Setting up and creating a profile was extremely easy. I like the layout and user-friendliness of the app. I look forward to seeing what CareerStarter can do for me."
"Creating an account and logging in was easy. I hear great things about what it can do for my career."
"CareerStarter is very useful and keeps my information organized."
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