At CSLS, we are proud of each and every one of our graduates – more than 125,000 of them – who become licensed contractors in California. Many of them go on to become self-employed business owners, while others develop contracting specialties, decide to continue working for their employers, or even take jobs in construction management.
One thing that every one of these graduates has in common, though, is that they love the new sense of freedom they find when they pass their exams. At that moment, they have more choices than they ever did before.
Here are just a few of the ways that freedom is felt by our graduates every day:
The Freedom to Legally Start a Contracting Business in California
As we’ve noted in the past, operating an unlicensed contracting business in California can be a dangerous proposition. Once you have your license in hand, you’re free to begin marketing your services to homeowners and businesses without having to worry about getting caught doing something wrong. Best of all, your license lets you operate as a real company and charge professional rates.
The Freedom to Decide What Kinds of Projects They Want to Work On
Most construction professionals gravitate towards one kind of project or another. With your contractors certification, you can decide to start your own business and focus on any type of job you’d like. Just as importantly, you can choose which types of projects you don’t want to work with if there someone you don’t enjoy, or that aren’t a good fit for your skill set.
The Freedom to Choose Whom to Work With
Wouldn’t it be nice to hand-pick your own clients, partners, and employees? As a licensed business owner, you can do exactly that. It’s up to you to decide which jobs to take, and whom you want to work with to get them done.
If you’ve ever felt “stuck” in your construction career – or worse, if you feel stuck now – then you can appreciate how important it is to be in control of your own life and career. There are probably a lot of things you love about CSLS, but none is more important than the ability to make your own choices going forward.
If you like having lots of options, you’ll love the way CSLS makes it easy to choose the budget, schedule, and learning style that’s right for you. Contact our admissions team today at 800-409-8237 to see how we can help set your career on a new path.
