What Qualities Make a Great Electrician?
We owe a lot to electricians. In the most safe, reliable and energy-efficient ways possible – they help us to keep the lights on. Electrician jobs pay well and are essential for homes, industry and businesses everywhere. Are you cut out to be an electrician? Review the following traits to find out. Analytical Thinking Skills […]
Explore What Qualities Make a Great HVAC Technician
We owe a lot to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians. From staying comfortable in our homes to safeguarding indoor air quality, HVAC technicians are always in demand. This demand translates to well-paid careers that enable upward mobility. Whether you’re going from school to the skilled trades, or wanting to change careers, there are […]
Best Practices for Ensuring Workplace Safety in the Trades
Workplace safety is crucial in any field, especially in the trades. Jobs in electrical, plumbing and HVAC are all incredibly rewarding, but injuries can occur in these fields without proper vigilance. Here are some essential workplace safety tips to keep you healthy and productive in the trades. Stay in (Relatively) Good Shape You don’t need […]
Trades Talk – August 2024
August 2024 Fireworks & Dessert Party with Explore The Trades Join Explore The Trades at EPCOT® for a Fireworks & Dessert Party! Explore The Trades is looking forward to visiting Walt Disney World® for a “Fireworks and Dessert” party in EPCOT®. Enjoy sweet treats, dazzling entertainment, and a chance to ride a popular attraction at […]
Where Today’s Youth Are Discovering the Trades
Gen Z has gotten a bad rap. Older generations have bemoaned what they view as a lackluster work ethic and an obsession with going viral. While it’s true that Gen Z grew up immersed in social media, they are shedding the “lazy” reputation their elders have saddled them with. For the skilled trades, it couldn’t […]
Understanding the Role Donors Play in Advancing Trades Opportunities
Nonprofit donations provide critical support in attracting young people to the skilled trades. Nonprofits have been established to provide resources and information for those considering the skilled trades as well as cementing partnerships with trades schools and apprenticeship programs to facilitate education for burgeoning tradespeople. Let’s take a closer look at the role donors play […]
The Importance of Trades Education in American High Schools
American high schools have traditionally emphasized a pathway that leads directly to four-year colleges. However, this focus often overlooks the substantial benefits and opportunities that vocational education can offer students. As the demand for skilled tradespeople surges across the nation, incorporating trades education into high school curriculums is not just beneficial but essential. Bridging the […]
Explore The Trades Attends the American School Counselor Association Conference
Explore The Trades attended the American School Counselor Association Conference in Kansas City, MO from July 12-15, 2024. This conference brought together almost 5,000 school counselors and educators from all over the country. Kate Cinnamo, Executive Director of Explore The Trades, and Lara Beltz, Explore The Trades Board of Trustees President and owner of Beltz […]
Trades Talk – July 2024
July 2024 Fireworks & Dessert Party with Explore The Trades Join Explore The Trades at EPCOT® for a Fireworks & Dessert Party! Explore The Trades is excited to be headed to Walt Disney World® for a “Fireworks and Dessert” party in EPCOT®. Enjoy great food, sparkling entertainment, and a chance to ride a popular attraction […]
Five Unsung Comforts Provided Through the Trades
We owe the professionals in the skilled trades a lot. It is not a reach to say that our society is fully reliant on their work. Without proper electrical, plumbing, and HVAC services, our communities would be far less comfortable and not nearly as healthy. Sanitary removal of wastewater, power for refrigeration and indoor temperature […]