Tag: trades
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Are Electrical Apprenticeships Full-Time or Part-Time?
Exploring the trades? See what commitment an electrical apprenticeship requires, from job site hours to class time, and how you get paid as you train.
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Are Electrical Workers in High Demand in 2026?
Skilled electrical workers are more essential than ever. Learn why demand is rising fast and what’s making these jobs hard to replace.
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How Electrical Workers Help Power a Greener Future
Electrical workers are the hands behind clean energy. Learn how they’re shaping a more sustainable future—and how you can be part of it.
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How Is Power Restored After an Outage? Lineworkers Make It Happen
When an outage happens, lineworkers respond quickly, often in dangerous or extreme conditions, to find the issue, make repairs, and safely bring your electricity back.
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How Women Are Finding Success in the Electrical Trades
Today, more women are not just entering the electrical trades—they’re thriving in them. They’re learning real skills and building careers they’re proud of. Here’s how.
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Exploring Careers in Electrical Work: What Path Will You Take?
Explore careers in electrical work! From electricians to renewable energy techs, find your path in this high-demand, hands-on field. Power your future today!
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What Does a Tradesperson Do?
What does a tradesperson do? The better question might be: what don’t they do?
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What is Labor Day and Why Do We Celebrate It?
Labor Day is a holiday that many of us look forward to each year. It marks the unofficial end of summer, offering a chance to relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy a long weekend. But beyond the barbecues and parades that often mark the weekend, Labor Day holds a deeper significance that…
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A Day in the Life of a Masonry Worker
Have you ever marveled at a stunning brick building, intricate stone pathway, or strong concrete structure and wondered how much time, skill, and expertise it took to build and whose job it was to build it – structures like Philadelphia City Hall, the world’s largest free-standing masonry building, Fort Jefferson, the largest brick structure in…
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A Day in the Life of a Lineman: Challenges, Tasks, and Triumphs
The vast and intricate U.S. power grid is made up of 7,300 power plants, nearly 160,000 miles of high-voltage power lines, and millions of miles of low-voltage power lines and distribution transformers, connecting 145 million customers throughout the country, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). This expansive network requires constant maintenance to run…