Program 2

Explore Trade Careers

Start with the work itself. Each career page explains what the job is, where you'd work, the skills you need, how the training path works, and how to take the first step.

Showing 18 of 18 trades. More trades are added regularly.

Construction

Electrician

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot the electrical systems that power homes, schools, hospitals, and industry.

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Industrial

Welder

Join metal with heat and precision — from structural steel and pipe to pressure vessels and fabrication.

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Construction

Plumber

Install and service the water, waste, gas, and process piping systems that buildings depend on.

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Mechanical

HVAC Technician

Install, service, and troubleshoot heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

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Construction

Carpenter

Build the structures and finishes that shape buildings — framing, formwork, interiors, and more.

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Construction

Heavy Equipment Operator

Operate excavators, dozers, loaders, and cranes that move earth and build infrastructure.

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Industrial

Pipefitter

Lay out, fabricate, and install high-pressure and process piping systems in industrial facilities.

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Industrial

Millwright

Install, align, and rebuild the precision machinery that keeps plants and mills running.

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Construction

Ironworker

Raise the structural steel and reinforcing that forms the skeleton of buildings and bridges.

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Energy

Lineman

Build and maintain the overhead and underground power lines that keep the lights on.

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Mechanical

Automotive Technician

Diagnose and repair increasingly computerized cars, trucks, and hybrid/EV systems.

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Mechanical

Diesel Technician

Keep trucks, buses, and heavy equipment moving with diesel engine and drivetrain expertise.

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Manufacturing

Machinist

Turn raw metal into precision parts using manual machines and CNC equipment.

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Industrial

Industrial Maintenance Technician

The multi-skilled problem solver who keeps production lines and facilities running.

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Industrial

Instrumentation Technician

Calibrate and maintain the sensors, controls, and instruments that run automated processes.

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing Technician

Run and improve the modern production processes behind everyday products.

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Mechanical

Equipment Mechanic

Repair and rebuild construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment in the shop and the field.

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Construction

Construction Trades

An overview of the broad construction workforce — laborers, masons, roofers, glaziers, painters, and more.

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