Construction tradesmen and women make up the largest group of building-trade workers. They work quickly, accurately, and efficiently to maximize the use of time and materials. With a shortage of these qualified professionals in today's job market, graduates of MSC Southeast's Construction Technology program can expect to find many employment opportunities in Southeast Minnesota and beyond. At MSC Southeast in Winona, our students gain hands-on skills in the construction lab and on-site in a real-world environment. The one-year diploma in Construction Technology is designed to prepare you with the foundational skills you'll need to get started and grow quickly in this exciting field. In addition to gaining experience with the tools, materials, methods, and standard practices of the trade, our students learn:

• Planning, designing, estimating, and blueprint reading
• Robotic building layout, solar, and green building
• Building, finishing, and installing custom cabinets