Your go-to source for the latest news, insider advice and inspirational stories from real-life workers enjoying rewarding careers in the skilled trades.
The GI Bill covers many short-term training options. Trade schools and community college programs are covered as well as certifications and apprenticeships.
Johndarius Akins is a 31-year-old certified nursing assistant (CNA) who graduated from Woodruff Medical Training & Testing in Atlanta. Why did you get into this line of work? And did you always want to do
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.
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.
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
By Gina Belli Trade school and community college may sound like the same thing, but they’re not. Both pathways provide a career-focused education. Key differences include how the programs are structured, the time it takes
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
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.
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.
Parents, before you start worrying about how to finance a bachelor's degree for your kid, consider this: A college degree might not be the smartest route. A trade school education could be a better option.
By Daniel Bortz Need a good job, fast? America’s skilled labor shortage means plenty of companies have skilled trade jobs sitting empty, even now. And it’s possible to get some of those jobs with less
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?
Edwin Gonzalez loves working with new technology, but he says the real secret to doing well in his line of work has more to do with people than computers. The 27-year-old has worked at TAIT
