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Which Welding Certifications Actually Matter When You're Starting Out

Finishing a welding program and being a certified welder are two different things. Training prepares you to test, and passing the test is what goes on a credential. That distinction matters because the welding certification landscape is wide, and not all of it […]

How Florida Weather Shapes Daily Work for HVAC Technicians

Florida’s air conditioning systems don’t shut down in the fall. They run year-round, and in a state where summer temperatures regularly push into the 90s […]

Choosing Between Electrical and Electro-Mechanical Training Based on Career Goals

Picture two people who both want to work in the trades. One wants to wire homes and commercial buildings, eventually running their own crew. The […]

Practical Math for Welding: What You Really Use in the Shop

A lot of people talk themselves out of welding before they ever pick up a torch. The reason is almost always the same: math. Fractions, […]

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Is Trade School Better Than Community College for Hands On Careers?

Choosing between trade school and community college is not about picking the more respectable option. Both are legitimate, and both can lead to careers in […]

Graduate Connections - Meet Jared Nunez

Jared, 29, was born and raised in Honolulu, HI, but moved to Jacksonville in February 2017. He completed the seven-month Refrigeration Technologies (RT) program at […]

What You Gain from Formal Training That Job Sites Do Not Teach

Learning as you work on a job site can teach you to finish the task in front of you, but not everything there is to […]

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