Skilled Trades

About to graduate from high school and dreading the idea of college? Did you know there are other options? Vocational training is one gaining national attention lately. Vocational training is increasingly becoming a vital component of the U.S. economy because it prepares students for in-demand career opportunities in the skilled trades. If you’re interested in […]

The answer: Yes. It’s no longer a man’s world in construction and other traditionally male-dominated fields. That’s because the skilled trades are becoming an increasingly attractive career choice for women. And after years of making up only a small part of the skilled trades workforce, their numbers are rising.[1] The day when a women’s image […]

Career college, vocational school, technical school and trade school are all postsecondary institutions that prepare students for a specific profession. These schools typically take two years or less to complete and award diplomas, degrees and certificates. Trade schools offer hands-on training in skilled trades like HVAC maintenance and repair, welding and electrical work.[1][2] Should I […]

“Truck drivers are in perilously low supply, Silicon Valley continues to struggle to fill vacancies, and employers across the grid are coping with a skills mismatch as the economy edges ever closer to full employment.” -Jeff Cox, CNBC reporter.[1] This excerpt from a CNBC article published last July highlights three issues that should be especially […]

What’s the biggest trend in the skilled trades right now? Companies can’t find enough qualified workers. The problem even has a name: the skilled trades shortage.[1] It’s a shame so many younger workers are choosing other fields because there can be many benefits to a career as an HVAC technician, electrician or welder.[2] From healthy […]

“The skilled trades are in particular, I’m told, are increasingly hard to come by. Electricians, welders, machinists are in high demand. And too few Americans pursue these valuable paths.” -Vice President Mike Pence at a board of directors meeting for a manufacturers group in Arizona, March 2019 [1] The Vice President isn’t the only one […]