Tag: trades
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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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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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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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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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Many millennials can excel in the trades, economists say
According to economists, not every young person is right for college, and the option to build a career in the trades may be just the answer for many millennials.
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Now that you have a college degree, what is your life like?
Do you have a college degree? Anymore, it doesn’t really seem to matter, does it? Maybe you’re thinking that it would have been better if you hadn’t gone to college; at least you wouldn’t have all that debt hanging over your head, making you anxious, forcing you to save money and live with your parents.
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Where are the jobs?
Like other students across America, you have probably been told by your teachers, counselors and parents that college is the only way to get a good job. The truth is, millions of college graduates struggle to find employment in their preferred field.
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New Construction Stats in 2017 to Increase 5% to $713 Billion According to Dodge Data & Analytics
With the construction industry projected to grow by 5% in 2017, there’s never been a better time to find a career in the building trades. As construction projects increase, so does the demand for highly educated, well-trained workers. If you’re looking for a career that offers long-term employment opportunities, a stable living wage, medical benefits…