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What Happens If You Fail a Certification Exam?

Nobody signs up for a trade program picturing themselves failing the industry certification exam. This test comes after training and decides whether someone is qualified to work in the field. That worry is common for people who dread taking tests or looking to […]

Online Trade School for Electricians: What's Missing From the Curriculum

Apprenticeship sponsors and employers don’t expect a brand-new hire to have already mastered the trade. However, they expect new hires to be comfortable switching between […]

Why Structural Welders Are in Short Supply in the Valley Right Now

In March 2024, Intel confirmed $8.5 billion in CHIPS Act funding, bringing its total investment at its Chandler campus to $34.5 billion. Amkor Technology had […]

Why Some HVAC Techs Specialize in Hospitals

Technicians on hospital facilities teams are retiring faster than replacements can be hired, and the job itself isn’t simple to backfill. Heating, ventilation, and air […]

Why the First 90 Days After Trade School Are the Most Important of Your Career

Not every graduate walks straight from graduation into a job. The timeline looks different for everyone, and that’s normal. But once you land that first […]

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make?

Updated: 07/29/2026 HVAC technicians made an annual mean salary in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ of $62,210 in 2025. This comes out to about $29.91 an hour. Wages […]

Why Some People Quit Trades Careers in the First Year and How to Avoid It

About 1 in 3 trade apprentices drop out before finishing their first year. Not their first decade. Not after burning out at forty. Year one. […]

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