Your go-to source for the latest news, insider advice and inspirational stories from real-life workers enjoying rewarding careers in the skilled trades.
Here’s what you need to know about wind energy turbine technician training, including how much it costs, how long it takes and the salary you can earn.
Rachel Ratican wants her kids to understand the power of pride — pride in helping your community and pride in yourself when you do a good job. She discovered her pride and strength as a
Welcome to SkillPointe, a comprehensive resource for anyone looking for work or training in the skills-based world. Watch the video to learn your way around the site.
Biden's infrastructure bill would create millions of jobs. That's welcome news for the economy, but it may also create a challenge: How do we provide proper skills training to get the job done?
As an electrician, Michael Crawford saw all the possibilities of the solar industry. Now he has a job as a solar technician, and he's glad he took the leap.
Sometimes the most obvious career choice is right in front of you. “Growing up, I was in the generation that everyone preached that you have to go to college if you want to be able
Jenny Bush started at Cummins as a technical specialist and worked her way up to vice president of sales and service North America. Here are her keys to success.
Todd Clements explains what it's like to be a steamfitter, creating piping systems for high-pressure industrial processes. He explains how he got into this line of work and more.
The SkillPointe Foundation and The Home Depot Foundation is launching a scholarship program for high school seniors and graduates, preparing them to thrive in an ever-changing economy while also addressing the skills gap in America.
SkillPointe has released an e-book, “Let’s Celebrate Skills-Based Careers,” which spells out the career conundrum faced by many students and proposes smart alternatives.
By Mary Lou Jay Manufacturing jobs pay well. According to Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, manufacturing workers at every education level earn more, on average, than workers in other blue-collar and skilled-services
Few work arrangements are as mutually beneficial as on-the-job training. Workers earn while they learn new skills and trainers shape how tasks get done.
By Rodney Brooks Countless skilled trade jobs are sitting open, but they often require training that not everyone can afford. The “opportunity divide” keeps many people from reaching their full potential at a time when
These are the best skilled trade jobs and the steps required to get them. There are thousands of in-demand jobs in construction, health care, technology, manufacturing and beyond.
Meredith Lipman has only been teaching full-time since the end of 2019, but it's clear her creativity and energy are already having an impact on her students. The 25-year-old works at Atlanta Area School for
