Watch For Upcoming Events!

Service Technician

Satellite technician career inspiration — Godfrey, a DirecTV satellite technician in San Diego County, smiling on the job after 20 years in the trade

18 Jul A Career That Keeps Him Moving: Godfrey’s Journey as a Satellite Technician

Posted at 23:42h in Career Advice, Electronic Technician, Service Technician, Skilled Trades Careers

Sometimes the best career opportunities are the ones you never planned for. After earning his Associate degree in Computer Electronics, Godfrey began searching for a job in his field. While he waited for the right opportunity, he came across an opening to become a DirecTV satellite...

A portrait of Mark, an experienced HVAC professional who successfully transitioned from entry-level service work to a two-decade career in the technical trades, illustrating the long-term stability, personal independence, and essential community impact gained through skilled mechanical expertise.

25 Apr From Subway Counter to HVAC Pro: Mark’s 20-Year Career in the Trades

Posted at 22:00h in Career Advice, Service Technician, Service Trade Careers, Skilled Trades Careers

Not every career path starts with a clear plan. Mark's certainly did not. He was bored in community college, not interested in his classes, and unsure where he…...

Shaun in a work uniform with a tool belt, representing a hands-on career in skilled service trades.

14 Oct Shaun Finds Fulfillment in Fixing: A Career as a Home Appliance Technician

Posted at 14:06h in Business and Service Trades, Service Technician, Skilled Trades Careers

When a screeching dryer needed attention, Shaun was the technician who showed up ready to solve the problem. With careful attention and a thoughtful approach, he began dismantling the appliance piece by piece to uncover the issue. Shaun has worked as a home appliance technician for...

Sevan smiling in a work uniform with high-visibility stripes, representing a hands-on career in the automotive and service trades.

09 Oct On the Road to Helping Others: Sevan’s Career as a Service Technician

Posted at 13:59h in Automotive trades, Business and Service Trades, Service Technician, Skilled Trades Careers

Every day, thousands of drivers find themselves stranded on the side of the road. For many of them, the first friendly face they see is someone like Sevan. As a Service Technician for AAA, Sevan helps people when their cars break down, whether it is...