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Highway Construction Workforce Partnership - Job Training Program

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Program summary

Offered in partnership with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, the 6-week Highway Construction Workforce Partnership prepares participants for a high-wage, high-demand careers in highway construction with annual income in the $40,000 range before overtime. With industry expected overtime of 350 hours available annually, participants can earn an annual income of over $50,000. Through the program, participants gain skills in jobsite safety, highway project traffic control, jobsite math, highway project plan reading, material specification understanding, highway project soils and aggregate construction, hot mix asphalt (HMA) production, HMA placement, HMA lab testing, HMA field testing, and heavy equipment operation.

Roles & job description

Participants will have opportunities to obtain a wide range of jobs including:• Asphalt Raker• Asphalt Paving Machine Operator• Broom or Sweeper Operator• Front End Loader, 3 CY or Less Operator• Front End Loader, 3 CY or more Operator• Loader/Backhoe/Skid-Steer Operator• Roller, Asphalt Operator• HMA laboratory technician• HMA field technician

Additional notes

Program tuition is $8500 which may be covered by scholarships.

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 31 - 60 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway