Feel like a well-paying career is out of reach for you, for one reason or another? Maybe it’s the high cost or time commitment of college that just doesn’t fit with your life right now. Or maybe you’re worried that you don’t have the “right” background, the connections, or even the confidence to dive into something new. Well, here’s some good news: apprenticeships in the skilled trades were built for people like you. Apprenticeships are designed to open doors, making sure anyone willing to work hard can find a path to a rewarding, stable career, no matter their starting point.
Choosing a career is one of the most personal and important decisions you’ll ever make. It’s not just about earning a paycheck; it’s about shaping the way you live your life every day. Do you want a career that challenges you, keeps you active, and lets you see the real-world results of your hard work? Do you want to wake up every morning knowing that what you do matters?
What does a tradesperson do? The better question might be: what don’t they do?
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 the Americas, or The Washington Monument, the tallest freestanding masonry structure in the world? Have you ever wondered who is responsible for these masterpieces and what a day in the life of these expert craftworkers might be like?
The founding of America was built on principles of hard work, innovation, and a commitment to building a better future. These same principles are at the heart of the construction trades.
Summer is a season of growth, energy, and opportunity. When you think of summer, you likely think of months filled with outdoor activities, community gatherings, and a sense of renewal. Summer is light, bright, and brimming with adventure and endless possibilities.
If it seems like we talk about safety a lot, it’s because we do. Safety isn’t just a priority in the building trades, it’s the foundation on which every process and procedure is built. It’s the “how” behind everything we do.
The world is changing fast. Rapid advances in technology, automation, and artificial intelligence have transformed almost every industry, the building trades included. New technologies, such as drones, automated machinery, and laser scanning, are being used more and more in construction projects and are changing the way work gets done.
How important is it to be “happy” at work? And how much does your work impact your “happiness”? Very and a lot, according to many recent studies.
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 smoothly, a responsibility that falls on the shoulders of some of the most important yet often overlooked professionals in the energy sector: Electrical Lineworkers.
