Look, we get it. When you’re in school, taking on more responsibilities can be daunting. You’re not just feeling the burn of student debt, you’re also feeling your time getting away from you. But you still need to pay for things when you’re in trade school, and a part-time job might be your ticket to […]
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Welders vs. Carpenters
If you’re interested in a skilled trades career, you might have considered becoming a welder or a carpenter – two commonly known blue-collar professions. Welders and carpenters share a lot of similarities: they are both skilled tradesmen, they both work in construction often, and their salaries are typically comparable. However, their job duties are actually […]
Read More4 Reasons to Consider a Skilled Trades Career
The U.S. faces a skilled worker shortage. [1][2] Lots of reasons can be attributed to this, but this shortage also presents some really big opportunities. But closing the skills gap is just one reason to consider a career in the skilled trades. Many fields are growing, and men and women in the trades can enjoy […]
Read More4 Awesome Skilled Trade Careers You Can Pursue Without College
Picture yourself sitting in classroom for four years, only to graduate with tens of thousands of dollars in debt and an uncertain future. Does that scare you? Wouldn’t it be better to enroll in school, graduate months later and have an in-demand career waiting for you, with as little debt as possible? If you don’t […]
Read MoreA Guide to the Skilled Trades Shortage in 2018: How We Got Here and How We Can Start to Fix It
America’s skilled trades shortage has been making news headlines, and for good reason: Welders, electricians and other skilled workers are hard to find.[1] Employers in the manufacturing and construction industries are struggling to find qualified job candidates.[2] Even state governments are concerned and spending millions to support vocational training.[3] So just how severe is the […]
Read MoreWhat Are the Licensing Requirements in the Top States for Electricians?
Post updated: October, 26, 2021 The top 5 states for electrician employment were California, Texas, New York, Florida and Ohio in 2020, according to the most recent year for which the Bureau of Labor Statistics data is available.1 Do you need an electrician license to work in these states? That depends. Licensing requirements for electricians […]
Read MoreHow Do You Become an HVAC Technician?
HVAC could be a promising career for those who don’t want to spend at least four years at a college or work an office from 9 to 5. The job outlook for HVAC technicians is much better than average: the projected job growth rate from 2016 to 2026 is 15%, compared to 7% for all […]
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