Prepare To Answer These Questions

You’ve filled out your job application. If you fit the role, your would-be employer will ask to meet you for at least one and sometimes multiple face-to-face interview sessions. Whether you are a highly paid executive or a novice seeking to become a trade apprentice,

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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

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Soar With The Eagles

If and when you enter a trade, you will meet a variety of new people both as co-workers and mentors. As in any occupation, they are likely to be a mixture of personalities and attributes. Some may be hard-working, others not. Some will be outgoing,

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young people discover the trades

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

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donors role in advancing the trades

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.

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trades education in american high schools

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

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Be Open to New Ideas

As an old-timer myself, I have a lot of respect for experienced trade workers. The old saying, “practice makes perfect,” applies to many walks of life. I’m sure you’d rather be operated on by a surgeon who has performed a procedure hundreds of times rather

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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,

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