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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...

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...