Structural Iron and Steel Workers

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Ironworkers connect steel beams high above the ground, place rebar in concrete, and weld and bolt structures together for skyscrapers, bridges and stadiums. The work is demanding and well paid.

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High school courses that build toward it

• Woodworking · Career and Technical

  Builds building and construction, which this job uses.

• Geometry · Math

  Builds math, which this job uses.

• Physics · Science

  Builds physics, which this job uses.

• Physical Education · Health and PE

  Builds working with customers and clients, which this job uses.

• Ceramics · Arts

  Builds design and technical drawing, which this job uses.

• Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

  Builds engineering, which this job uses.

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