Tag: careers
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What Qualities Make a Good Tradesperson?
Thinking of joining the construction trades, and wondering if you have what it takes to be successful? Being a successful tradesperson requires much more skill than simply being able to swing a hammer or weld a pipe. A master tradesperson has unique talents and meticulously honed skills developed over many years of training and hard…
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Why Choose a Career in Construction?
When people think of construction work, they often think of jobs, and not careers. But for most in the construction trades, their work is not a job, not a career, but a true vocation. Don’t believe us? A recent report showed that 83% of tradespeople are highly satisfied in their choice of work! What is…
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Do Construction Jobs Pay Well?
There are a myriad of misconceptions and myths about work in the construction trades: that it’s grueling work, it’s dangerous, and, maybe the most common misconception, that it doesn’t pay well. But the truth is the building trades don’t just offer good pay, they offer great pay. Did you know that some tradespeople earn high…
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What it Takes to be an Electrical Lineman
There’s no doubt about it: lineworkers have one of the most important jobs in our country. They keep our lights on, quite literally. Lineworkers are responsible for setting up, maintaining, and repairing the power lines that bring electricity from the powerplant to our homes, businesses, and communities. After a major storm, natural disaster, or other…
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A Great Time to be in Construction
Everybody loves a good comeback story, and skilled tradespeople are about to have their moment, or perhaps decade, in the sun. If you’ve ever considered pursuing a career in the building trades, NOW is the time! Construction is booming. 2022 and 2023 are poised to be big years in construction, and, thanks to the Infrastructure…
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Great Work Satisfaction Amidst the Great Resignation
During the “Great Resignation” of 2021, millions of U.S. workers left their jobs. According to data recently released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a record 4.5 million workers in America quit in November 2021 alone. What’s more, 74% of full-time workers say they’re planning on quitting their jobs in 2022. The reason? U.S. workers…
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New Year, New Career
A new year, a fresh start. Around this time of year, you likely spend some time reflecting on the past year – how you spent it, how you wish you had spent it – and thinking about what you want the year ahead to be like. What are your goals, dreams, and aspirations? What will…
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Benefits of Working Outdoors
Did you know that the average American spends approximately 90% of their time indoors, and that nearly 86% of American workers sit all day at their jobs? As humans, our bodies were designed to move often and freely in the outdoors, not sit at desks in artificial light and stale air. Countless studies have proven…
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What is an Apprenticeship?
In Fiscal Year 2020, more than 221,000 individuals nationwide entered the apprenticeship system. Apprenticeships are becoming more and more popular, and for good reason! They’re a great way to kickstart a fulfilling career, where you’ll make good money, have great job security, rich benefits, and so much more. Not to mention, apprentices take on little…
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Quality Career Opportunities for Veterans
Veterans are some of the most dedicated, disciplined, hardworking members of our society. Yet, many veterans struggle when it comes to assimilating to civilian life. One of their greatest worries is being able to find a well-paying, stable career where their unique and valuable experience, skills, and talents can not only be used, but honored…