For people who enjoy working with their hands, entering the construction or other trade fields can begin right after high school. Once a worker has gained enough experience, many of these well-paying jobs have the potential for self-employment. This new career guide features 12 careers in construction and trades for students with a high school diploma. Career profiles include: carpenter; carpet installer; cement or brick mason; construction laborer; electrician; HVAC technician; metalworker; painter or paperhanger; plumber or pipe fitter; road-crew member; and, more.