Learn the Marketing Skills AEC Firms Are Hiring For
Jumpstart you career
Our training program is designed to help you transition from classroom to career, providing the skills and knowledge needed to make an immediate impact in AEC marketing. Prepare for your first role in AEC marketing with courses on proposal writing, digital marketing, and industry basics. After completing this Program, you’ll be ready for roles like:
Marketing Coordinator
Proposal Assistant/ Coordinator
Business Development Support
Junior Graphic Design
What can you expect?
Starting salaries for AEC marketing roles typically range from $50,000–$65,000, with room to grow quickly as you gain experience. Many firms offer full-time benefits including health insurance, 401(k) plans, paid holidays, hybrid work options, and opportunities for advancement.
Whether you’re a communications grad, designer, or just curious about where marketing meets the built environment—this program opens the door.
Why build a career in AEC?
Earning Potential
The average entry-level salary in California starts at $53,000 per year and can rapidly increase to over $150,000 per year, depending on your role and contributions. Numerous AEC marketing experts have established enduring and fulfilling careers in the industry.
Career Growth
Several career paths and growth opportunities are available once you have developed a solid foundation as a marketing coordinator. You can focus on graphic design and branding, digital marketing and content, or business development, you can choose a focus that's right for you.
Opportunity
The AEC industry consistently ranks among the 15 most prominent industries in the country and is growing. Its employers make up roughly 5% of the U.S. workforce. With over 75,000 firms to choose from, the AEC industry offers a variety of offerings, ranging from boutique to global, single-disciplinary to multidisciplinary, and single-market to multiple-market.
Recent Graduate Scholarships
This program available at no cost for recent graduates who meet the eligibility criteria. The criteria are designed to ensure you have the potential to succeed in a meaningful career in the AEC industry, not just secure a job. Eligibility Criteria:
Recent graduate or graduated in the past 2 years with GPA of 3.0 or higher
Currently unemployed or underemployed (must provide documentation)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Motivated and seeking to advance your career
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The course's user interface was straightforward to use and navigate, and the design was modern and engaging. The pro tips were handy. I wish I had known about the AEC industry while in school; it has piqued my interest in exploring the AEC sector.
- 2023 GRADUATE WITH A COMMUNICATIONS DEGREE, CSU LONG BEACH
Discover if this program is the right fit for you.
Schedule a 15-minute session to learn about the program, the AEC industry, available positions, and career paths.
The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry operates in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where everyone plays a vital role. AEC marketers must excel at adapting to various needs and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ideal candidates for marketing roles possess strong written and verbal communication skills, are tech-savvy, and are eager to learn new programs for producing marketing materials, proposals, and presentations. Individuals with degrees in English, Business, Communications, Marketing, Arts, Journalism, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Real Estate are particularly well-suited for these roles.