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Check out Careers in Roofing (https://careersinroofing.com), from the National Roofing Contractors Association, to obtain information about careers in not only roofing, but also in sales, sales and estimating, manufacturing and distribution, and other fields.
High school or vocational school students may be able to get firsthand experience of this occupation through a part-time or summer job as a roofer's helper. It may be possible to visit a construction site to observe roofers at work, but a close look is unlikely, as roofers do most of their work at heights.
Participate in information interviews with roofers to learn more about the field. Ask your school counselor and shop teacher for help setting up these experiences.
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