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Find your future in the skilled trades

Built for high-school students and recent grads (16–20), plus parents and educators. Explore high-paying trade careers, take a free career quiz, and find apprenticeships and programs near you — no four-year degree required.

349,000
Construction jobs open in 2026
$62K+
Median electrician wage (BLS)
$0
Student debt for most paths
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AI Resume Builder

Your experience, employer-ready in minutes

Answer a few questions about your work history and target trade. The AI formats everything into a clean, professional resume built for trade employers.

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Jordan M. — Electrician Apprentice
OBJECTIVE
Seeking apprenticeship with a commercial contractor. OSHA 10 certified, 3 years residential experience.
SKILLS
Conduit Bending Panel Wiring OSHA 10
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Career Assessment

Find the trade built for how you think and work

Five minutes of questions about your strengths and situation. Get a ranked list of trades matched to you — saved to your profile and used to filter your job matches.

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YOUR TOP MATCHES
#1 Electrician
Strong match · $82K median
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#2 HVAC Tech
Good match · $57K median
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#3 Plumber
Good match · $60K median
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AI Mock Interview

Practice until the real thing feels easy

Get asked real trade-interview questions, answer in your own words, and receive instant AI coaching on what to strengthen — before you're sitting across from a hiring manager.

  • Trade-specific question bank
  • Instant feedback on every answer
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INTERVIEWERTell me about a time you solved a problem with limited tools or information.
The panel was mislabeled. I traced each circuit manually and mapped it before calling the inspector...
AI Feedback: Strong STAR structure. Add the outcome — did the inspection pass? That closes the loop for the interviewer.
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Funding Eligibility Check

Know if your training is free before you enroll

Eight questions. A plain-English summary of whether you qualify for WIOA, Workforce Pell, GI Bill, or other programs — and exactly what to do next.

  • WIOA + Workforce Pell + GI Bill
  • Links to your local workforce board
  • Under 2 minutes to complete
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WIOA ITA — Likely eligible. Contact your local workforce board.
Workforce Pell — Program length qualifies. Complete FAFSA to confirm.
GI Bill — Requires veteran status. Not applicable.
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Salary Calculator

Know exactly what you should earn — before you negotiate

Pull real BLS wage data for any skilled trade in any metro area. See entry-level, median, and experienced pay side by side so you walk into negotiations informed.

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  • Entry to experienced pay range
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ELECTRICIAN · CHARLOTTE, NC
Entry level$42,800
Median$67,500
Experienced$96,200

How it works

From profile to program in minutes — completely free for students

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Create your free profile

Tell us your trade interests, location, and goals. Takes 3 minutes.

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Browse programs near you

Filter by trade, program type, cost, and start date. See verified reviews.

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Apply and get hired

Apply directly or request info. Track applications in your dashboard.

Explore every trade

Click any trade to see programs, schools, and apprenticeships near you

Electrician
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HVAC
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Construction
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Welding
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IT / Tech
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Programs for students

A sample of the schools and programs in our directory

Coastal Carolina CC — Career & College Promise

Tuition-free dual enrollment for high schoolers. Earn trade credits before you graduate.

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IBEW — Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship

A pathway into the electrical trade for students. Earn while you learn through a registered apprenticeship after high school.

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See what the trades look like

Real videos about real careers — what you do, what you earn, and how to get there

Day in the life: Electrician

What it's actually like on the job and how to get started

HVAC: Career overview & salary

Everything you need to know about becoming an HVAC tech

Welding: From beginner to $80K

How to enter welding and where it can take you

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Why skilled trades?

A smart path after high school

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High pay, no four-year degree

Trades like electrical, HVAC, and welding can pay $60K–$100K+ over a career — without the cost of a four-year college.

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Get paid to learn

Apprenticeships pay you while you train. Many students finish with a real credential and marketable skills in less time than a four-year degree.

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Careers that last

You can't outsource a leaky pipe or a wiring job to a computer. Skilled trades stay in demand close to home.

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Lots of openings ahead

Construction alone needs about 349,000 more workers in 2026, with many older workers retiring. That's real opportunity for the next generation.

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Free for students and families

Explore trade careers, take a career quiz, and find programs near you — no fees and no account required.

Made for guidance

A parents' section, a classroom kit for teachers, and clear explanations of apprenticeships, pay, and pathways after high school.

Real tools, not just links

A career assessment, resume builder, AI mock interview, and trade videos that make each career real.

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