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Women: Want to make good money like your male counterparts? A job in the skilled trades may be just the ticket. In construction, for example, women earn about 99% of men’s pay.
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.
By Jodi Helmer Being handed a pink slip is devastating. It’s even worse if you were laid off due to COVID-related closures, automation or overseas outsourcing because it likely means the career you knew is
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.
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
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.
Here’s what you need to know about electronic technician training, including how much it costs, how long it takes and the salary you can earn once you finish your training program.
Countless skilled trade jobs are sitting open, but they often require training that not everyone can afford. Nonprofit training programs are working to change that equation.
Trade school, technical college and community college may sound like the same thing, but they aren’t. All aim to serve labor market needs, but here are the main differences.
Skilled trade jobs are available, but how do you get the training? Learn about certification, on-the-job training and other fast paths to a new career.
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.
Myths about the skilled trades paint them as dead-end jobs with low pay, but the truth is altogether different. Discover 6 myths and the realities behind them.
