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Ginger, a massage therapist, balancing work and family life, showcasing the flexibility of skilled trades.

03 Feb Finding Flexibility in the Trades: Ginger’s Journey into Massage Therapy

Posted at 10:00h in Career Advice, Career Change, Healthcare Careers, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

Choosing a career isn't always about chasing the highest salary—it's about finding work that aligns with your passions and lifestyle. Ginger's story is a perfect example of how skilled trades can provide both fulfillment and flexibility. Initially set on becoming an obstetrician (OB), she realized...

A female mason confidently laying bricks at a job site, showcasing opportunities for women in skilled trades.

01 Feb Breaking Barriers: Why More Women Should Consider Skilled Trades Like Masonry

Posted at 09:54h in Career Advice, Career Change, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

For years, skilled trades have been perceived as a man-dominated industry, but that's changing—thanks to trailblazers like Mare, who found financial stability and career fulfillment in masonry. After years of struggling to keep a bookstore afloat, she took a leap into the trades and never looked back. Now, she...

Morgan, a massage therapist finding fulfilling career in massage therapy.

16 Jan Morgan’s Journey: Building a Meaningful Career in Massage Therapy

Posted at 13:40h in Career Advice, Career Change, Skilled Trades Careers

When Morgan graduated college with a degree in Hospitality Management, she knew she wanted a career focused on helping others. What she didn’t know was where that path would take her. Fast forward to today, and Morgan is a thriving 30-year-old massage therapist, making a...

Maddox, a young phlebotomist, confidently drawing blood at a healthcare facility, symbolizing success in a rewarding career.

10 Jan Maddox’s Journey: From Aspiring Tattoo Artist to Thriving Phlebotomist at 19

Posted at 13:32h in Career Advice, Skilled Trades Careers

At just 19 years old, Maddox has already discovered the rewarding path of a career that blends his passion for helping people with a fulfilling role in the medical field. But his journey to becoming a phlebotomist wasn’t what he initially planned. What is a Phlebotomist? If...

An young tradesperson who's being mentored on-site, symbolizing opportunities for the next generation.

08 Jan How an Aging Workforce is Creating Opportunities for the Next Generation of Tradespeople

Posted at 13:26h in Career Advice, Plumbing Careers, Skilled Trades Careers, Workforce Trends

Have you ever thought about who fixes your home’s plumbing, installs electrical systems, or builds bridges? These are all skilled tradespeople—and their jobs are more essential than ever. But here’s the challenge: many of them are nearing retirement, and there aren’t enough younger workers stepping...

Danny's die cutter, showcasing precision and expertise in the folding carton industry.

06 Jan Danny’s Career in Die Cutting: Precision, Growth, and Lifelong Learning

Posted at 13:20h in Career Advice, Career Change, Financial Growth, Skilled Trades Careers

At 62 years old, Danny has built a rewarding career in the die cutting trade within the folding carton industry. From humble beginnings to operating state-of-the-art machinery, his journey reflects the opportunities and fulfillment a skilled trade can provide. What is a Folding Carton? If you’ve ever...

A black parked limousine symbolizing the potential for success and wealth in the transportation skilled trades.

23 Dec Why Transportation Is a High-Paying Skilled Trade with Entrepreneurial Potential

Posted at 10:08h in Career Advice, Financial Growth, News & Updates, Skilled Trades Careers, Transportation Careers

The transportation trade offers more than just a job—it’s a pathway to independence, financial stability, and entrepreneurship. Scott Davidson’s journey from employee to business owner is a testament to the opportunities available in this field. Starting with a modest $40,000 salary in 2004, Scott now...

Mariano Rivera Foundation print curriculum empowering students with hands-on skills in Carlstadt, New Jersey.

17 Dec From Baseball to Bright Futures: How the Mariano Rivera Foundation Empowers Students

Posted at 16:50h in Career Advice, News & Updates, Skilled Trades Careers

While visiting the New York area recently, Jan Steiner, founder of Trade Works USA, took a meaningful detour into Carlstadt, New Jersey, after enjoying a fabulous Polish dinner at Tatar Haus in Wallington, her father’s hometown. The meal, reminiscent of her Babcia’s (Polish for grandma)...

Janet Steiner of Trade Works USA touring the Women's Press Collective facility in New York, empowering futures in skilled trades.

16 Dec Celebrating Collaboration: Trade Works and Women’s Press Collective Empowering Futures

Posted at 16:01h in Career Advice, News & Updates, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

Celebrating Partnerships: Jan Steiner's Visit to the Women's Press Collective Jan Steiner, founder of Trade Works USA, recently attended the Women's Press Collective (WPC) anniversary celebration in New York. Recognized for her support in advancing their mission, Jan took the opportunity to tour WPC's facility and...

Smiling woman standing next to a van, representing career opportunities in the trades for women

19 Nov Why Women Contemplating A Career Change Should Consider The Trades

Posted at 16:54h in Career Advice, Career Change, Financial Growth, News & Updates, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

The perception of skilled trades is changing—and for the better. For years, the trades have been seen as male-dominated fields, but that’s rapidly shifting as more women step into roles that offer rewarding, stable, and in-demand careers. According to recent insights, the appeal of these...