Life has a way of surprising us. No matter how carefully we plan, sometimes unexpected challenges—like a sudden illness, a family emergency, or even a major health crisis—force us to shift gears. That’s why having a career that provides stability, security, AND support when you need it most is so important.
When the Unexpected Happens: How the Trades Support You Through Life’s Challenges
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 10, 2024 2:19:46 PM / by Construct Your Future posted in building trades, benefits, health and wellness
Why You Don’t Need a Four-Year Degree to Make a Great Living
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 19, 2024 9:00:00 AM / by Construct Your Future posted in construction workers, job safety, benefits, health and wellness
In today’s world, the pressure to attend a four-year college is immense. How many of us have heard, “If you want a good, high-paying job, you have to go to college”? Likely all of us, and more times than we count.
How a Career in the Trades is Like an Endless Summer Adventure
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 26, 2024 10:00:00 AM / by Construct Your Future posted in Insider, Construct Your Future, career opportunities, registered apprenticeship program, benefits, health and wellness
Summer is a season of growth, energy, and opportunity. When you think of summer, you likely think of months filled with outdoor activities, community gatherings, and a sense of renewal. Summer is light, bright, and brimming with adventure and endless possibilities.
How Job Satisfaction Enhances Mental Health and Well-Being in the Trades
[fa icon="calendar'] May 7, 2024 9:00:00 AM / by Construct Your Future posted in Construct Your Future, construction workers, job safety, benefits, health and wellness
How important is it to be “happy” at work? And how much does your work impact your “happiness”? Very and a lot, according to many recent studies.
The Gift of the Trades: Great Pay, Paid Time Off, and So Much More
[fa icon="calendar'] Dec 20, 2023 11:00:01 AM / by Construct Your Future posted in building trades, benefits, health and wellness
As the festive season unfolds with its sparkling lights and heartfelt celebrations, we often reflect on the joys and blessings in our lives. For those in the building trades, this season is met with an added layer of appreciation and joy, thanks to the exceptional benefits offered by a career in this field.
Building Gratitude: Why Trades Workers Love Their Careers
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 20, 2023 1:08:10 PM / by Construct Your Future posted in building trades, construction industry, trades, careers, benefits
Ask any tradesperson what they’re thankful for, and you’ll often hear this: my career.
The Freedoms of a Good Career in the Building Trades
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 29, 2023 4:19:24 PM / by Construct Your Future posted in building trades, careers, United States Construction, career opportunities, benefits
In America, we enjoy many freedoms. We are lucky to have the freedom to think, act, speak, gather, and pursue our passions, not only personally, but in our careers as well.
A Good Living in the Trades - Good Pay, Vacation Time, Retirement Income, and Other Benefits
[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 1, 2022 2:13:30 PM / by Construct Your Future posted in building trades, trades, career opportunities, benefits
There’s nothing more satisfying than a job well done. But what might be even more satisfying is the day off after you finish a hard week’s work. All work and no play is no way to live. We don’t get up and go to work every day for the sake of working, we get up to make a living. A living for ourselves and for our families. And not just a living, a good living.
What is a good living? When summer rolls around, we want time off to go on vacations with our family and friends. We want a nice car or truck that gets us to work and then gets us out on the weekends. We want to play video games with our friends, go fishing, go water skiing, or have the family over for a holiday barbecue. The American dream looks different for everybody, but one thing is the same - PlayStations, fishing rods, water skis, and gas grills aren’t cheap. And time off to enjoy them isn’t always easy to get. Coming up on the 4th of July, it’s important to think about what independence really means.
Independence is the freedom to make what you want of your life, and that takes time and money. For decades, the construction trades have ensured that our workers have those freedoms. The building trades focus on what matters most - giving our craftspeople the kind of life they deserve after a hard day’s work. The world seems to squeeze harder and harder each year, but a tradesperson has great wages, vacation time, pension, and benefits. In the building trades, we don’t make do; we make a living.
Join us! The construction trades have room for every worker in America. Start making more money today without taking out a mountain of student loans that will weigh you down for decades. We’ll teach you what you need to know to start your new career and pay you while you learn. Come enjoy a fulfilling career and the independence that the American dream is built on in the building trades.
Happy Independence Day!
A Job You Can Be Proud of in the Construction Trades
[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 16, 2021 2:39:13 PM / by Construct Your Future posted in construction jobs, careers, career opportunities, benefits
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.
Living the Good Life with a Career in the Trades
[fa icon="calendar'] May 26, 2021 12:33:22 PM / by Construct Your Future posted in trades, careers, apprenticeships, career opportunities, benefits
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 tradeoffs, and career paths are perceived the same way: work longer hours, get a higher salary; pay a ton for a college degree, earn more money later; do the grunt work, hope you’ll get a chance to climb up the ladder later.