Atmospheric close-up of heavy brass calipers and precision mechanical tools arranged neatly on an oak technical workbench, side-lit by warm natural sunlight, no people.

Atmospheric close-up of heavy brass calipers and precision mechanical tools arranged neatly on an oak technical workbench, side-lit by warm natural sunlight, no people.

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Explore the Trades

A Career You Can Build With Your Hands and Your Head

Skilled trades careers offer real income, real advancement, and work you can see finished at the end of the day. Whether you're just starting out, changing careers, or guiding someone else's next step, this is where to start.

Skilled trades careers offer real income, real advancement, and work you can see finished at the end of the day. Whether you're just starting out, changing careers, or guiding someone else's next step, this is where to start.

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Building a career or building a crew? Here's where to go.

For Individuals

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Every trade in one place, real pay, plus a free assessment.

Hiring guidance and a talent pipeline plan.

WHY THE TRADES

Real Work, Real Demand, Real Advancement

The trades aren't a fallback, they're one of the most in-demand paths in the country, with a real climb from entry-level to master. For contractors, that same shortage is why finding good people is harder than ever.

RESOURCES & GUIDANCE

Get the Real Picture

Before you commit, get the facts, the vocabulary, and the guidance to make a real decision.

Trade vs. College

Trade Terms Glossary

Parents Guide

Real cost, debt, and pay data side by side.

Real vocabulary from every trade.

For the people helping someone decide.

FOR CONTRACTORS

Run It Like a Business

Free tools built to show a contractor exactly where the business stands, no guessing.

Business Health Evaluations

ServiceTitan Optimization Hub

FAQ for Contractors

Five free evaluations covering AI, communications, culture, finances, and membership programs.

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Straight answers to what contractors ask most, no pitch.

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Associations, events, funding, and the voices worth following, all in one place.