Skilled Trades

AI was cited as the reason for nearly 40% of all announced job cuts in May 2026. That number has climbed every month since January. […]

Two students graduate from different trade programs on the same day. Same certifications, same technical skills, same ambition. One gets a call from an employer […]

Most Arizona high school students have sat through college counseling sessions and been shown one fairly narrow version of what comes after graduation. Trades careers […]

Arizona’s welding workforce is projected to grow over 15% over the next decade, faster than the national average, and that growth is spread across two […]

Not every electrician works on the same systems. Some spend their days moving between homes, troubleshooting flickering lights and upgrading panels for homeowners. Others work […]

Choosing what trade school is perfect for you can get complicated fast. Program names sound similar, costs can vary widely, and the differences that actually […]

Competitive technicians treat their training program like the first day of their career. Every lab session, every troubleshooting exercise, every early morning alarm is a […]

The worst part of most jobs isn’t the work itself, it’s often the monotony: Same parking lot. Same building. Same routine on repeat, five days […]

You graduated. Or maybe you are about to. Either way, the question has already started: “So, what are you going to do?” And the honest […]

If you’re thinking about trade school, you’ve probably heard that HVAC, electrical, and welding all lead to strong skilled trade jobs. What’s less obvious is […]

Career goals tend to become clearer with age, and by 30, many people are looking for stability paired with real room for long-term growth.  That […]

If you are thinking about a skilled trade career but cannot afford to stop working, you are not alone. Many students come to The Refrigeration […]