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Plumbing career inspiration — Christina, a plumbing technician wearing her tool belt at a residential kitchen job, four years into a trade she started through paid on the job training

20 Jul Don’t Wait to Start: Christina’s Career as a Plumbing Technician

Posted at 16:32h in Career Advice, Career Change, Plumbing Careers, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

When Christina decided she wanted to learn a skilled trade, she wasn’t exactly sure which path to take. She considered carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing. Rather than waiting for the perfect answer, she started looking at companies that were hiring and willing to train someone...

Nail salon career inspiration — grand opening ribbon cutting at Kim’s Milk & Honey Nails Spa and Salon in Temecula, California, her second career after 20 years in law enforcement

19 Jul A Second Career Built on Service: Kim’s Journey to Entrepreneurship

Posted at 00:03h in Career Advice, Career Change, Nail Salon Career, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

After spending more than 20 years serving her community as a law enforcement officer, Kim retired knowing she still wanted to make a difference in people's lives. While her next chapter looked very different from her first, the heart behind her work remained the same:...

Butcher career inspiration — David, a butcher at a La Jolla market, smiling at the counter after moving up from the grocery department through on the job training

18 Jul Learning on the Job: David’s New Career as a Butcher

Posted at 23:51h in Butcher Career, Career Advice, Career Change, Skilled Trades Careers

After working at the same grocery store for four years, David realized he was ready for a new challenge. Rather than leaving the company, he applied for an opening in the store’s butcher shop. That decision allowed him to begin learning a skilled trade through...

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...

Flight attendant career inspiration — aviation career change, serving passengers, and starting a new career at any age

22 Jun It Is Never Too Late to Start: Jessica’s Journey to Becoming a Flight Attendant

Posted at 16:06h in Career Advice, Career Change, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades, Workforce Trends

Sometimes the best career opportunities come from a simple conversation. For Jessica, the journey to becoming a flight attendant began during one of the most challenging seasons of her life. While traveling frequently between San Diego and New York City for her daughter's cancer treatments, she...

Alma, a Trade Works USA student, learning a skilled trade to build a successful career path through vocational education.

15 Jun From Caring for Her Mom to Caring for Others: Alma’s Career as a Medical Assistant

Posted at 15:59h in Career Advice, Healthcare Careers, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

Sometimes the experiences that shape us the most happen long before we begin our careers. For Alma, that moment came in middle school when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Because her mother needed help communicating with medical professionals, Alma became her translator during appointments. While...

Amanda providing compassionate personal home health care to an elderly client, highlighting her dedication and professional training.

17 Feb A Career in Care: How Amanda Found Purpose in Personal Home Health Care

Posted at 08:57h in Career Advice, Healthcare Careers, Skilled Trades Careers

Some careers are more than just jobs. They are opportunities to make a real difference in people's lives. Amanda didn't plan a career in Personal Home Health Care. It started when a friend needed assistance, and she realized how much she loved helping others, providing companionship, and adding...

A tradesman working on a printing machine, representing lifelong success in skilled trades.

12 Nov How a Career in Printing and Electrical Mechanics Can Lead to Lifelong Success

Posted at 08:08h in Career Advice, News & Updates, Skilled Trades Careers

Skilled trades offer rewarding, lifelong careers, and few stories illustrate this better than that of a machine and electrical mechanic in Los Angeles. Starting with a foundation in printing through Germany’s trade program and influenced by a family legacy in the trades, this tradesman has...

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