The building trades, which include the electrical trades, are more than just jobs—they’re life-changing careers. Learn about the incredible opportunities, benefits, and success stories that make the trades a path to stability and growth. Whether it’s financial freedom, hands-on work, or long-term potential, the trades have something for everyone. Dive in and learn more!
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How Do You Become an Electrical Worker?
Electrical work is a booming trade. The demand for skilled electrical workers is already high, and only expected to grow. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects growth of over 8% between 2019 and 2029, which is double that of the projection for all other occupations. If you’re searching for a career that is not…
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Should I Consider Apprenticeship Instead of College?
College certainly isn’t for everybody. We all have different passions, dreams, talents, and career aspirations. For many, the education required to reach those goals doesn’t have to come from a four-year college or university.
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Great Careers in High Demand
Thinking about a new career? Looking for work that you can not only be proud of and fulfilled by, but a career that is built on real, lasting skills that is secure and can’t be outsourced or automated? Look no further than a career in the building trades!
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A Job You Can Be Proud of in the Construction Trades
We spend nearly 30 percent of our lives working, yet over 50% of U.S. workers aren’t satisfied with their jobs. When you spend so much of your precious time and life at work, finding a career that’s fulfilling and rewarding should be of the utmost importance.
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Is Construction Work Dangerous?
Is construction work dangerous? We’re not going to sugar-coat it: working on a construction site is inherently high-risk. Heights, heavy machinery, noise, strenuous physical requirements, and environmental hazards all pose risks to health and safety that aren’t present in many other jobs.
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Living the Good Life with a Career in the Trades
Have you ever heard the expression “You can’t have your cake and eat it too?” We’re guessing you have, but if you haven’t, it essentially means that you can’t have more than is reasonable, or that you can’t have the best of two worlds. When it comes to most things in life, there are clear…
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What is an Outside Lineman and Why Should We Thank Them Every Day?
April 18 was National Lineman Appreciation Day and this post is meant to shower our nation’s lineworkers with a whole lot of love. So just what is a line worker, anyway? Outside Line Workers ensure that electrical power gets from power plants to our homes, offices, schools, hospitals, factories, and all other types of buildings…
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Health and Wellness in the Building Trades
Our health is indeed our greatest asset, and if COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s that good health isn’t guaranteed for any of us. It’s no surprise then, in a time when we’ve all been worried about what happens if the worst does happen, that quality health and wellness benefits have never been so valued.…
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A Rich History: Women in the Trades
When you think of the building trades, you think of men, plain and simple. But did you know that women actually have a long history in the trades and labor movement? The earliest records go back to the 13th century in Spain, but women were likely involved in building long before then. Though historically, women…
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The Trades Offer Great Career Opportunities for Women
It’s true that when you picture a construction site, you probably don’t picture a sea full of women. But just because it’s a traditionally male-dominated industry, doesn’t mean that there aren’t more and more women joining the skilled trades workforce, and for good reason!