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Not every career starts with a plan. Sometimes, it starts with a need and a connection. For Jacob, becoming a garage door technician began when he needed work and a friend helped him land an interview. That moment turned into a full-time career he now...

Michael’s journey into 3D modeling is a great example of how digital skills can lead to high-impact careers in design, construction, and technology.  A Self-Taught Start  Michael’s interest in computer software started early. By the age of 12, he was already experimenting with game development and wanted...

Some careers start with a plan. Others begin with a conversation over coffee.  George is a Water Treatment Operator who proudly wears his company’s logo on his hat. That pride caught our attention and led to a conversation about how he found his way into the...

Some careers are carefully planned. Others are built one "yes" at a time. Ralph, now a Structural Design Manager in the packaging industry, never set out to climb the ranks. But every time opportunity knocked, he answered. His journey from the production floor to the design...

Some people dream of climbing the corporate ladder. Jack just wanted to climb trees—and he built a career out of it. Jack is a professional arborist based in San Diego. At 35, he runs his own tree-trimming business and is proud of the journey that took...

Torin has spent much of his life working with his hands, preserving items that others might throw away. As a skilled leather repair specialist, he focuses on restoring shoes, handbags, and other leather goods with precision and care. His story began when his father retired from...

At just 22 years old, Kyle is already building a successful life in the trades without a college degree or student debt. He works in architectural sheet metal, a specialized field that combines construction, design, and craftsmanship. Kyle’s story is a powerful reminder that with...

Frank is a Field Service Engineer who spends his workdays inside hospitals, making sure something critical is always working: medical gasses like oxygen and medical air. His job may be behind the scenes, but the impact is life changing. “I really like knowing that I am...

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