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Your skilled trades
career starts here

Find apprenticeships, training programs, and trade schools near you. Free for students — no degree required, just the drive to build something real.

349,000
Construction jobs open in 2026
$72K+
Median electrician salary
$0
Student debt for most paths

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Explore every trade

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Electrician
1,240 programs
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Plumbing
980 programs
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HVAC
840 programs
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Construction
1,560 programs
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Welding
720 programs
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Auto Tech
610 programs
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Carpentry
490 programs
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IT / Tech
390 programs
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Healthcare Tech
520 programs
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Manufacturing
670 programs
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CDL / Trucking
330 programs
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Solar / Wind
280 programs

Featured programs

Schools and organizations actively enrolling near you

Coastal Carolina Community College — HVAC Program

12-month certificate. Day and evening classes. Workforce Pell eligible starting July 2026. 96% pass rate on EPA 608 exam.

Community College Pell Eligible July 2026 Start

YouthBuild — Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training

Free 6-month program for ages 16–24. Construction training + affordable housing projects. Wraparound support including housing, childcare, transportation.

Pre-Apprenticeship Free Program Ages 16–24
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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

See all trade videos →

Why skilled trades?

The numbers tell the story

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$60K–$100K+ salaries

Journeyman electricians, plumbers, and HVAC techs earn competitive wages — often more than many college graduates.

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Zero college debt

Apprenticeships pay you while you learn. Trade certificates often cost under $5,000 — vs. $40,000+/yr for a 4-year degree.

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AI-proof careers

You can't outsource a leaky pipe or a failed circuit board to an algorithm. Trades workers will always be in demand.

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2.1M jobs by 2030

The shortage is massive and growing. Getting in now means fast advancement, signing bonuses, and your pick of employers.

From students who made the switch

Real people, real careers

"I was about to take on $60K in student loans for a business degree. Found my electrical apprenticeship here instead. Now I'm 22 earning $26/hr and have zero debt."

— Tyler M., IBEW Apprentice, Charlotte, NC

"Nobody told me in high school that HVAC technicians make $70K. This site broke it all down. I started my program 3 months ago and I already love it."

— Jasmine T., HVAC Student, Jacksonville, NC

"The video library alone was worth it. Watching real welders talk about their day made it real for me. Applied to Lincoln Tech the next day."

— Marcus R., Welding Student, Phoenix, AZ

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