Trades Talk – November 2022
At Explore The Trades, we’re passionate about plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical, and bridging the technical talent gap in these trades. In This Issue: Don’t Miss Our FREE Webinar: Getting to Know the Skilled Trades Visit Explore The Trades at the Woman in HVACR Conference
What Does Trade Work Really Cost?
Most trade workers get paid an hourly wage, although some service workers get paid on a commission basis depending on the value of jobs they finish. Rates vary in different parts of the country, generally in line with a regional cost of living, but for
College is Cool, But Have You Tried Avoiding Debt?
One of the biggest moments in a student’s life is when they graduate high school. This event kicks off the start of a new era, where opportunities are endless and you can choose your career path. Many students go through high school preparing for college,
Never Work A Day In Your Life
Have you always been fascinated with how things work and fixing them when they stop working? Some people are born mechanics, and it’s a shame that too often they are discouraged from pursuing the kind of work they love. This realization hit me many years
How Much Does it Cost to Go to Technical School
For many high school students, figuring out what the next step after graduation is can be challenging. Traditionally, going to a four-year college has been seen as the default option for students. Whether they are looking to get their undergraduate degree or going further towards
Trades Talk – October 2022
At Explore The Trades, we’re passionate about plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical, and bridging the technical talent gap to these trades. In This Issue: Explore The Trades Happy Hour Fundraiser a Success! “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson” Apply Now for 2023
Be Productive Members of Society
Recent years have seen the emergence of a work-from-home trend in the white-collar world, driven by the Covid epidemic and the need for social distancing. Even though most restrictions have been lifted, many businesses are still allowing various office staff to continue working from home.
Trade Wages Going Up, Up, Up
This blog frequently has drawn attention to the severe shortage of skilled trade labor in the country. It is hampering construction to the point that $1 trillion worth of planned spending on infrastructure projects is slow to take hold simply because contractors can’t find enough
Explore The Trades Happy Hour Event
Thank you to everyone who attended the Explore The Trades Happy Hour Fundraising event at Super Meeting 2022! This event was a Texas-sized success with the support of both individuals and our corporate sponsors. Our individual donors generously gave over $20,000 and our corporate sponsors