Where might welders, pipefitters, electricians and other skilled tradespeople have some of the best job opportunities in the country right now? The Lone Star State, Texas. Texas continues to be one of the leading states in terms of job growth[1]—particularly when it comes to the construction industry. The sector’s job outlook for 2019-2020 is exceptionally […]
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The State of Skilled Trades in Florida: 2019-2020 Update
Construction firms across the U.S. report struggling to find skilled tradespeople, and the situation is especially dire in Florida.[1][2] The problem even has a name, the skilled trades shortage. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering training to become a welder, electrician or HVAC technician in Florida in 2019 or 2020. Is There […]
Read MoreWhat Is Technical Training? Career Prep Alternatives to College
The skilled labor shortage, the middle-skill gap and new-collar jobs—what do all these have in common?[1] They deviate from the notion that college is the only path to a good career. America’s labor market is evolving rapidly. Companies need workers with the right skills, and NOW. So many, in fact, the problem has been dubbed […]
Read MoreCould Generation Z Help Solve the Skilled Trades Shortage?
Today, Baby Boomers make up a large proportion of our nation’s skilled trades workers, and they’re either retiring or plan to soon. This wouldn’t be a problem if enough younger workers replaced them, but that hasn’t been the case. Workers aged 25 to 44 years old have largely opted to pursue other career paths, which […]
Read More5 Tips for a Successful Career Change into a Skilled Trade
Wish your work was more meaningful? Feel like your skills could be put to a better use than in your current job? Always had bigger and better dreams for yourself? You’re not alone. These are some of the reasons Americans change careers.[1] If you’ve heard about the skilled trades shortage and are thinking of turning […]
Read More6 HVAC Career Trends to Follow in 2019
Change is common in most industries, especially those where technology plays a big role. This is certainly the case with the field of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, or what’s commonly known as HVAC and HVAC/R.[1][2] Following industry trends can help HVAC professionals make the most out of their careers. It can provide insights […]
Read MoreWhat Is the Green New Deal and How Could It Impact Skilled Trades Workers?
Remember learning about the New Deal in history class? It’s how President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave Americans jobs and the country’s infrastructure a makeover during the Great Depression.[1] Inspired by the success of that program, legislators today are proposing a “Green New Deal” to create jobs while combating climate change. Specifically, the program could create […]
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