OUR IMPACT

Explore The Trades is delivering information about plumbing, HVAC, and electrical directly to students throughout North America.

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Schools, businesses & other agencies utilizing our resources

357000

Students impacted by our resources

10 %

U.S. school districts using our materials

Learn about the growth opportunities, earning potential and importance of the plumbing, HVAC and electrical trades.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a time-tested employee training system that combines job-related technical instruction with structured on-the-job learning experiences.

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Explore The Trades Updates

Student Debt by the Number

For years, this blogger has been telling of the massive burden college students bring upon themselves – or their parents – by borrowing money to attend college. The ballooning expense of college nowadays means borrowing at least $100,000 to finance

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How’s Your Emotional I.Q.?

Different kinds of intelligence are required to succeed in the trades. You need a good mechanical aptitude, of course. You need to be good at math and able to read well enough to understand manuals and other work-related documents. One

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Here's What We're Up To

Join Explore The Trades for a Fireworks & Dessert Party on September 25, 2024

End your day with great food, sparkling entertainment, and a chance to ride a popular attraction at EPCOT®!  

Right Job. Right Guidance. Right Now.

Right Job.
Right Guidance.
Right Now.

We’ll guide you step-by-step on your journey to a successful career in the trades.

The Trades of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electric are This...Not That!