u/k5qa1

INTRODUCTION:
hello! I am unsure if this is the correct community to post this in but I need help.
I am 16 years old, still in high school, and I want to work in construction/ as a construction laborer in the future- as I am aware I cannot currently get a position like this yet due to my age and insurance or safety rules.

SKILLS (you can skip this part if you want):
I have experience with basic tools like screwdrivers, drills, hammers, ladders, rakes, levels, etc...
I have experience with pressure washers but I do not have experience with lawn mowers or weed wackers (but just like any other thing- I can figure it out if necessary)
I can lift heavy things
I can do basic yard work/ just physical work in general
I'm good at cleaning
Also, I’ve been working on/ already have basic skills such as organization, following instructions, staying on task, and learning basic tool names/usage since I know those usually matter at entry level positions.

Basically anything where I’m working outside, moving around, and doing physical work is what i'm interested in.
The issue I’m running into is that a lot of pressure washing/construction type jobs seem to require you to be 18+, even entry level helper positions, usually due to insurance or safety rules. I understand that, but I’m trying to figure out what I can realistically do at 16 that still gets me into this kind of field.

*I can only work part-time after school, weekends, or school breaks.

LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON:
-what jobs actually do hire 16 year olds in this kind of field
-how people start getting into construction/maintenance careers at my age without starting independent businesses
-any companies or job types that are realistic entry points
*-what skills I should be building now so I can move into construction later
*-I’m specifically interested in the carpentry trade and would like advice on how to start moving toward that path
(I understand I likely won’t be able to start working in this field until I’m 18, but I’d really appreciate advice on ways I can start learning and preparing before then.)

I don’t mind hard work at all, I actually prefer it- but I just want to make sure I’m starting in the right place instead of wasting time applying to jobs I’m too young for.
Any advice from people in construction, landscaping, maintenance, or similar fields would really help.

*I will not respond to any DMs. Any advice or questions must be posted in the comments of this thread. I will not communicate outside of Reddit or move the conversation elsewhere.

If you have any other questions that are necessary to help me that I have not included, let me know.

thank you for your time! :)

INTRODUCTION:
hello! I am unsure if this is the correct community to post this in but I need help.
I am 16 years old, still in high school, and I want to work in construction/ as a construction laborer in the future- as I am aware I cannot currently get a position like this yet due to my age and insurance or safety rules.
SKILLS:
I have experience with basic tools like screwdrivers, drills, hammers, ladders, rakes, etc...
I have experience with pressure washers but I do not have experience with lawn mowers (I can learn if necessary though)
I can lift heavy things
I can do basic yard work/ just physical work in general
I'm good at cleaning
Also, I’ve been working on/ already have basic skills such as organization, following instructions, staying on task, and learning basic tool names/usage since I know those usually matter at entry level positions.

Basically anything where I’m working outside, moving around, and doing physical work is what i'm interested in.
The issue I’m running into is that a lot of pressure washing/construction type jobs seem to require you to be 18+, even entry level helper positions, usually due to insurance or safety rules. I understand that, but I’m trying to figure out what I can realistically do at 16 that still gets me into this kind of field.

*I can only work part-time after school, weekends, or school breaks.

LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON:
what jobs actually do hire 16 year olds in this kind of field
how people start getting into construction/maintenance careers at my age without starting independent businesses
any companies or job types that are realistic entry points
or even what skills I should be building now so I can move into construction later.

I don’t mind hard work at all, I actually prefer it- but I just want to make sure I’m starting in the right place instead of wasting time applying to jobs I’m too young for.
Any advice from people in construction, landscaping, maintenance, or similar fields would really help.

*I will not respond to any DMs. Any advice or questions must be posted in the comments of this thread. I will not communicate outside of Reddit or move the conversation elsewhere.

If you have any other questions that are necessary to help me that I have not included, let me know.

thank you! :)

edit: I forgot to mention that I’m female. I know that can sometimes affect the advice or opportunities people suggest, so I wanted to clarify. That being said, I’m fully capable of doing physical work, and I’m looking for realistic advice based on my age- not assumptions about my gender.

INTRODUCTION:
hello! I am unsure if this is the correct community to post this in but I need help.
I am 16 years old, still in high school, and I want to work in construction/ as a construction laborer in the future- as I am aware I cannot currently get a position like this yet due to my age and insurance or safety rules.
SKILLS:
I have experience with basic tools like screwdrivers, drills, hammers, ladders, rakes, etc...
I have experience with pressure washers but I do not have experience with lawn mowers (I can learn if necessary though)
I can lift heavy things
I can do basic yard work/ just physical work in general
I'm good at cleaning
Also, I’ve been working on/ already have basic skills such as organization, following instructions, staying on task, and learning basic tool names/usage since I know those usually matter at entry level positions.

Basically anything where I’m working outside, moving around, and doing physical work is what i'm interested in.
The issue I’m running into is that a lot of pressure washing/construction type jobs seem to require you to be 18+, even entry level helper positions, usually due to insurance or safety rules. I understand that, but I’m trying to figure out what I can realistically do at 16 that still gets me into this kind of field.

*I can only work part-time after school, weekends, or school breaks.

LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON:
-what jobs actually do hire 16 year olds in this kind of field
-how people start getting into construction/maintenance careers at my age without starting independent businesses
-any companies or job types that are realistic entry points
*-or even what skills I should be building now so I can move into construction later.

I don’t mind hard work at all, I actually prefer it- but I just want to make sure I’m starting in the right place instead of wasting time applying to jobs I’m too young for.
Any advice from people in construction, landscaping, maintenance, or similar fields would really help.

*I will not respond to any DMs. Any advice or questions must be posted in the comments of this thread. I will not communicate outside of Reddit or move the conversation elsewhere.

If you have any other questions that are necessary to help me that I have not included, let me know.

thank you! :)

edit: I forgot to mention that I’m female. I know that can sometimes affect the advice or opportunities people suggest, so I wanted to clarify. That being said, I’m fully capable of doing physical work, and I’m looking for realistic advice based on my age- not assumptions about my gender.