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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Apprentices get a valuable head start in their careers
It is common for some people to spend a part of their life trying to find a career that they enjoy, but also one that can support them financially.
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Registered electrical apprenticeship programs provide valuable training for a great career
A number of high school graduates and college students struggle to find a career that pays well and they enjoy. A registered apprenticeship program in the construction industry can set you ahead for a life of financial success.
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Gender roles do not exist in the construction industry
Working in an industry that is predominately male can be intimidating for some women, but a growing number of females are proving they can have satisfying, successful careers despite being outnumbered on a construction jobsite.
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Construction careers offer satisfaction of working outdoors
According to a 2016 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics study, nearly half of all jobs require some outdoor work.
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Investigating the investment in college – what’s the cost?
“Is college worth it?”
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Earn while you learn: An outstanding benefit of being part of an apprenticeship program
Now that this year’s National Apprenticeship Week is here, we think it’s a good time to focus on one of the best benefits of joining a registered apprenticeship program in preparation for a career: The ability to earn while you learn through a little-to-no-cost training program that teaches real-world skills to set you up for…
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When it comes to building a solid career, there are many reason to turn toward the trades
Adam Grosz could have gone to any college he wanted. He achieved straight A’s in nearly all of his high school classes and scored a 34 on the science portion of the ACT.
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Nation celebrates National Apprenticeship Week Nov. 13 to 17
The U.S. Department of Labor’s National Apprenticeship Week runs through November 17, and it provides an excellent way to recognize the benefits of apprenticeship and how it is helping so many Americans build solid, satisfying careers.
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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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Colleges and companies work to find innovative ways to attract students to the trades
It’s true that many high schools and families continue to push students to attend traditional universities and earn four-year degrees, but with the demand for workers in the construction and other trades continually increasing, some views are changing with regard to what a young person should do after high school.