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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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!
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Celebrating Black History in the Trades
Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It’s celebrated all over the world, but here in the United States, Black History Month highlights the struggles and celebrates the contributions of African Americans from all walks of…
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Find a Life That You Love with a Career in the Trades
What is it like to be a trades worker? First things first, in the construction trades, we work hard to make things that are real. When someone asks us what we do, we say, “I’m a sheet metal worker,” or “I’m an electrical worker.” We never have to say, “I’m an associate marketing coordinator reporting…
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What Does an Electrical Worker Do?
A world without electricity is hard to imagine. Electricity keeps our world running and moving forward, providing essential infrastructure to power our homes, businesses, schools and factories. We’d have none of this without the meaningful work done by electrical workers!
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New Beginnings: Why You Should Consider A Career in the Construction Trades
2020 was quite a year. While it has been trying for all of us, it’s also forced good and needed reflection on what we really value, and what we want from life moving forward, both personally and professionally. Coupled with a new year and the new resolutions that come with it, 2021 is sure to…
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Are Construction Workers Essential Workers?
Construction trades have always been essential, long before the words pandemic, COVID, quarantine, and coronavirus were part of everyday life. Construction is the lifeblood of our nation’s progress and welfare, providing infrastructure and services that are critical to all aspects of our everyday lives. So when asked “Are Construction Workers Essential Workers?” the answer is…
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Safety is Front and Center in a Registered Apprenticeship Program
For the men and women who work in construction, the most important goal is to go home safe at the end of each shift.
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History of Labor Day Led to Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Every year in September, the men and women who built this country and fought for better conditions and protections on behalf of all workers are remembered and celebrated.
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Apprentices Keep Learning On-the-Job During COVID-19
As the coronavirus pandemic forced the United States and the rest of the world’s educational systems to switch much of its learning online, construction industry apprentices were able to adapt much quicker because a major component of their learning was unchanged.