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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U.S. Construction Outlook Heading into 2017
The construction indusrty is growing at rates not seen since before the 2008 recession. The immense amount of work projected for 2017 needs to be done by well-trained, highly-educated professionals. Meaning there’s never been a better time to join the construction trades!
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Why We Need Apprenticeship Programs for High School Students
If you were offered the chance to learn a craft, without having to go into debt to pay for the education, would you take it? And while you were learning the craft you also earned a living wage, meaning you earn a paycheck while you learn your craft. Does that sound like something you’d be…
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Commercial Construction 2017 Trends and Predictions
The construction industry is seeing a boom and is projected to grow by 5% in 2017 alone. As construction projects increase, so does the demand for a highly educated, well-trained workforce. If you’re looking for a career that offers long-term employment opportunities, a stable living wage, medical benefits and the chance to grow, now is…
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Apprenticeship 101: Earn While You Learn
Apprenticeships offer students the chance to learn a craft while earning a wage, from day one. An accredited apprenticeship program comes at little to no cost to the student, meaning no student debt. If you’re looking for a career that offers great wages, benefits, profesisonal growth, and a stable retirement plan, it all begins with…
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Construction Industry Hammered by Shortage of Skilled Labor
After the 2008 recession, construction and skilled labor numbers declined. Now, as the construction industry busier than ever, the demand for well-trained, highly-educated tradespeople has never been higher. Now is a great time to begin a career in the construction trades.
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Talking shop: How builders are addressing the skilled-labor shortage
The skilled-labor shortage persists in the construction industry, pushing wages up, extending project timelines and putting pressure on builder–trade relations. There’s never been a better time to start a career in the construction trades! Construct Your Future today!
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How Apprenticeship Will Save The American Economy
Apprenticeship is the western world’s oldest form of occupational training, and for good reason. By learning first-hand from an experienced tradesperson, an apprentice acquires mastery of a trade, inside and out. Are you ready to see what an apprenticeship with the building trades can offer you?
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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…
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