Skilled trades

As you are considering a field of study and a choice of career, you might decide you want to pursue one of the skilled trades professions.

Some of the highest paying career opportunities in skilled trades. Skilled trade programs in Technical training schools

If you are curious about what skilled trades can do after training, visit the local Philadelphia Carpenters Training Center. To see the skilled apprentices in... The post Carpenters Training Center Skills Competition appeared first on MyFixitUpLife.

Why did you choose a career in the skilled trades? @millwright.kate: "1) I knew I would never be happy or fulfilled with an office job 2) I love working with my hands (building, fixing, creating) 3) I wanted a career where I could financially support myself with room to grow 4) I wanted to push myself... learn something new and explore an industry I knew nothing about Afterall, comfort doesn't leave much room for growth 🛠"

The 25 schools on the list cover a myriad of careers that need workers — and in high-paying, high-growth areas, such as aircraft maintenance, funeral services, dental hygiene and drafting.

Many ironworkers adorn their hard hats with stickers, but in St. Louis’ Iron Workers Local 396, there’s one that only the women slap on: the

Meet RaeLynn! RaeLynn is a Journeyman Lineman who loves working outside and working at heights! She's named one of Canada's Top 100 Women in Skilled Trades. When asked what advice she would give someone entering the field she replied "Inspire to be the positive change you want to see in the world." Check out her Instagram Here: @rkmh86 !

Today's big--well, not big, medium-sized, maybe--news comes from the College Board, which announced that both participation and scores are up, as well as the percentage of college-ready students. Here's why you can comfortably not care.