There are many misconceptions about skilled trades. One of the most common is that skilled trade jobs are monotonous, repetitive, and have no opportunities for advancement. In reality, skilled trades offer dynamic and rewarding careers with great potential for...
Apprenticeships offer a great opportunity for workers to learn a skilled trade while getting paid for on-the-job training. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that from 2013 to 2018 the number of apprenticeships has grown 56% from 375,000 to 585,000. Additionally,...
It’s no secret that college tuition has steadily risen in the United States over the past few decades. In fact, the cost of attending college has increased by 213% since 1988. Yet, surprisingly, the number of high school graduates going directly to college is rising...
As our country’s economy, markets, and professional trends change, we will experience a rapidly increasing need for electricians and electrical workers. These in-demand workers are those who install, maintain, and inspect electrical components at the industrial...
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), May 2018, the unemployment rate dropped to 3.8 percent. While we continue to see a downward trend for the unemployment rate in the U.S., we still lack in skilled workers. Meaning, even though more people are...
We’ve seen widespread changes in the U.S. employment landscape for some time now, and one of the most pressing trends I’ve observed is that a growing number of occupations require more education, experience and job training than ever before. For some in...
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