Skilled Trades

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Four years of university and a career behind a desk isn’t for everyone. Vocational schools can offer quicker paths to promising careers. With the country facing a skilled labor shortage, many people are opting for technical training. Here is some information to consider when choosing where to train and which profession to enter. How to […]

Green jobs are promising career opportunities as you often can build upon your existing skill set and training by obtaining additional expertise in green technology. 1 For example, green energy is a major job creator. By the end of 2016, 2.5 million workers in the U.S. were employed in clean energy positions.  Out of that […]

There has been much discussion about the skilled labor gap in this country. Many workers in the skilled trades are baby boomers who are retiring now and will continue. There are many misperceptions regarding the skilled trades which is why younger people have been discouraged from going into them. What are skilled trade jobs? Skilled […]

Becoming an Electrician can be a promising career. There are many opportunities in this field especially in the construction industry. 1 The median annual wage for electricians is higher than that for other construction workers. 2 Better pay and opportunities are a couple of the many benefits of becoming an electrician. After completing electrical training, […]

The construction industry plays an important role in our country. Carpenters, electricians, welders, and other skilled workers construct and maintain roads, homes, and buildings. 1 In the coming year, the number of construction projects is expected to rise. 2 Skilled workers will be needed. Industry Growth Dodge Data & Analytics forecasts that the construction industry […]