Skilled Trades

Getting Young People into Skilled Trades

Welding is one of the industries that will be hit with an expected shortage of 400,000 by the year 2024. 1 Many educational institutions and companies are reaching out to young people and showing them what skilled trades work has to offer. Popularity of Trade Programs on the Rise Some people are starting college only to drop […]

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The Growing Demand for Electricians in Florida

Construction is on the upswing in Florida. Major building projects in Citrus, Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties are creating jobs for construction workers. 1 2 This is an industry where electricians often find work. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) notes that there is a greater demand for electricians (47-2111) when construction projects are […]

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Interested in Becoming an Electrician?

Electricians are essential in installing and repairing power and lighting in homes and businesses. If you’re just starting your career or interesting in switching, here are a few facts to consider. Fact: Wages vary across the U.S., but the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the median annual wage for Electricians was $51,880 as of […]

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Back to School: Going to Trade School at 40

If you’re over 40 and you’ve been thinking about changing careers, you’re not alone. Surveys have revealed that nearly 80 percent of people were dissatisfied with their jobs in 2010. 1 If you’ve been unhappy in your current position for a while, maybe it’s time for you to make the switch. Studies have shown it’s […]

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Considering a Career in the Skilled Trades

Blue collar workers once took pride in their accomplishments, but for the last few decades, work in the trades has unfairly been deemed “beneath” white collar work. Former Dirty Jobs TV host Mike Rowe tells USA Today that Americans have done an extraordinary job of marginalizing blue collar work these last fifty years. As a result, many high school students […]

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Inspiring Girls to Pursue Vocational Welding Programs

The glass ceiling may still be sometimes hard to crack for female welders and other skilled workers, but thanks to new education initiatives encouraging girls to enter the skilled trades as well as science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, this male-dominated sector may attract more young women workers. Though women’s participation in the skilled […]

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What Does a Metal Fabricator Do?

Metal fabricators cut, shape, position and align different types of metal. They typically work for construction and manufacturing companies while the metals they work with are used to build structures. 1 Here is an overview of the qualifications and skills you need to get a job in this field. Metal Fabricator Qualifications While it is possible to […]

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