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What Trades are in Highest Demand?

[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 21, 2024 9:15:00 AM / by Construct Your Future posted in trades, Residential Construction, careers, Construct Your Future, career opportunities, electrical industry

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In the world of construction, the demand for skilled tradespeople has never been higher. 

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Celebrating Unity and Belonging in the Building Trades During Black History Month

[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 9, 2024 10:13:20 AM / by Construct Your Future posted in trades, careers, Construct Your Future, career opportunities, DEI

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In the vibrant world of building trades, the fabric of our workforce is as varied as the projects we undertake. From towering skyscrapers down to the homes we cherish, each project tells a story of collaboration and unity. While the building trades were once seen as an exclusive and homogenous field, those days are, thankfully, further and further behind us. 

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A Fresh New Year, A Fresh New Start: 5 Reasons to Consider a Career in the Trades

[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 5, 2024 4:30:22 PM / by Construct Your Future posted in building trades, apprenticeship, careers, career opportunities

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As we welcome the new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on your career path. Are you feeling stuck in a dead-end or uninspiring job? Do you find yourself wishing for a career that offers opportunities for advancement, fulfilling and meaningful work, great pay, and stability? If so, it might be time to consider a fresh start, and a career in the building trades could be just the change you need! 

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Exciting Jobs in Construction

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 18, 2023 12:09:54 PM / by Construct Your Future posted in construction jobs, careers, United States Construction, career opportunities

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When people think of construction, images of hard hats and heavy machinery often come to mind. However, the world of construction is far more diverse and adventurous than many might imagine.

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Building Your Future: The Fruitful Rewards of a Trade Apprenticeship

[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 20, 2023 9:00:00 AM / by Construct Your Future posted in building trades, apprenticeship, construction jobs, apprenticeships, career opportunities, registered apprenticeship program

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As fall arrives and the leaves begin to turn vibrant shades of red and gold (in some parts of the country, at least!), we’re reminded of the harvest season. It's a time when the hard work and dedication of planting and nurturing pays off with a bountiful yield. 

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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

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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. 

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Construction Trades Offer Great Careers for Moms

[fa icon="calendar'] May 11, 2023 10:00:00 AM / by Construct Your Future posted in building trades, career opportunities, construction workers, Women in the trades, women in trades

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Mothers play an incredibly important role in our society. They’re often the backbone of their families, working hard to love, nurture, and provide for their children to ensure they have the best possible future. The value they bring not only to their families, but to the workforce and world around them, is undeniable.

Traditionally, women have gravitated towards careers in healthcare, education, and other service industries. But there is a growing movement of mothers who are pursuing careers in the construction trades. And they’re thriving.

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10 Reasons to Choose a Career in the Building Trades

[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 25, 2023 11:33:55 AM / by Construct Your Future posted in building trades, construction jobs, careers, career opportunities

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“Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.” We’ve all heard this advice, but it can seem unrealistic and unattainable. After all, how many people you know actually love their job? Likely, very few.

But ask around the building trades, and you’ll find countless people who truly love their jobs!

Why? Here are just 10 of the thousands of reasons: 

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Why More Women Are Choosing Careers in the Trades

[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 23, 2023 11:28:51 AM / by Construct Your Future posted in building trades, careers, career opportunities, Women in the trades, women in trades

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It’s an exciting time to be a woman in the trades. While it’s no secret that the construction trades have historically been a male-dominated industry, women are breaking down barriers and making their mark in the trades. You can now find women on most job sites, working in a wide range of trades, from carpentry and plumbing, to electrical and HVAC.

In fact, over the last five years, the number of tradeswomen increased by over 32%! 

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No Groundhog Days: Work in the Trades is Never Boring

[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 6, 2023 3:07:30 PM / by Construct Your Future posted in building trades, construction industry, careers, career opportunities

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Have you ever been stuck in a job that makes the movie Groundhog Day, or actual Groundhog Day, hit a little too close to home - one that seems to repeat itself over and over again, day after day, no matter how hard you try to break the cycle?

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