Career questions tagged skilled-trades
working as a machine operator means you need experience in what ?
what degrees would best support this job. how can i be prepared. what would help with geting the job after education.
strength and weakness for painting trade?
The pros and cons on becoming a certified painter
How can I find a part time HVAC job while attending a college trade school??
I am attending my first year in trade school for HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system). Visual learning is not my strongest suit, I learn a lot more efficient and better at understanding information hands on! I'd like to learn more hands-on part time while I am attending trade school.
What Northwestern Conference DIII football schools offer aviation or classes in trade careers?
I am an academic athlete that is excited to compete at the collegiate level, with an interest in pursuing aviation and/or a trade while pursuing a degree in business management or finance.
What is the hardest part of being a welder?
I am a high school senior, looking to become a career welder. I know the job is messy and tough, but I also know I can handle it. I want to know, what is the toughest thing I'll have to prepare myself for? #fall25
What vocational/trade schools would you recommend for welding in the Bay Area or Valley Area in California?
I am looking to get into a welding program after college in order to aquire extra certifications. What would be best option for becoming a union iron worker?
How can I go to college to become a pilot for free? #fall25
What are the requirements to become a pilot? What kind of school should I attend to become a pilot? What's better, being a private pilot or being a commercial pilot? Can I study Aeronautical and learn how to fly a plane at the same time? What kind of engineering could I study that also connects to planes/being a pilot? Can I pursue a trade and attend flight school on the side to become a pilot? Is going to the Air Force a good way to learn about planes and how to pilot them? #fall25
Would Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering be the best fit for me?
I am interested in engineering and I want to stay close to the trades. (to be clear what I mean by the trades are the skilled construction trades like carpentry, electrical, and plumbing). I enjoy working with moving parts like with power tools, I like doing electrical wiring work, and I am interested in overseeing construction projects. According to my research I would enjoy doing something in each of the engineering categories above. Which one would allow me to be involved in the construction trades in a useful way?
Should I keep pursuing higher education after getting my associate's degree, even if I can already get a good career with this?
I'm in my second year of trade school and already have certificates in wind turbine technology and industrial maintenance. I'm about to get certified in robotics as well so I'll have my associate's degree in energy technology. That means I can get a career in wind turbines, boilers, power generation, electrical, robotics, automation, or any other sort of related field. Many careers in these trades already start around $60k+ and can easily get you 6 figures with enough overtime. Is it worth going for a bachelor's or even a master's? The education would help but it doesn't do much without actual experience, and I just want to get out to the field and make some real money.
What brand of tools is the most affordable and long-lasting, even with every-day use in the automotive industry?
For jobs past entry-level technicians.
What are the biggest challenges that come with this line of work?
When it comes to getting a job as a TIG welder working in with stainless steal for food processing companies. I am already going to be getting extra education by going to a six month program for it, so I will be receiving certifications for it as well as just improving on the skill more.
What do welders make pay wise right after trade school?
I am in highschool and I will hopefully be attending Missouri welding institute. I just want to know about the average pay after getting out trade school.
How much is the starting salary for plumbing?
I want to join the plumbers union of nyc.
How would your daily routine work with being an electrical powerline installer?
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Describe your home life and how it would work with having a job like an electrical power line installer?
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Why do you believe you have the right skills needed to be an electrical power line installer?
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If you had a previous job, why did you quit? And if this is your first job, why did you want to be an electrical power line installer
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Why do welders get paid more for traveling?
I want to know this because they make a larger amount then shop welders.
Tips for a future plumber?
What is the best way to make the most money as a plumber wall not going to college.
What apprenticeships are recommended for going into Elevator/Escalator Installers and Repairers?
There's nothing on this platform that seems to have an exact answer to this, so I'd like to know if anyone has any information on this.
What classes can I take if I want to study welding, but my goal is to become a professional soccer player?
I’m an 8th grader and have been doing soccer for almost two years, I’ve been considering going professional since elementary school. But I don’t know how to begin with it nor what major to take while trying to focus on soccer. I have considered welding but I don’t know how that’d affect my soccer career. I care deeply about this sport and want to create a big future with it. If any retired or currently working soccer players answer or see this, any tips could really help in building my dream career.
What do I need to become a lineman electrician after attending a trade school What tools will I be expected to use? How much training will this career take? Is it hard to switch from a lineman electrician to a residential electrician??
I'm just wanting some answers to these questions for a career project that I'm doing. I'm also wanting to go into this career after high school, and hopefully, I get elected into the trade school soon for this trade to help me in the future.
What should I do after attending a trade school for electricity? What should I do if I don't really feel like entering a college since its a trade and you want to go out and make money soon as possible?
I’m a sophomore in high school working on a career project. I am really considering entering this trade in the near future, and I would appreciate any insights that can help me with my project and inform my future decisions.
With the end of the traditional career path due to a lack of increased wages and rising costs of living, what types of versatile jobs would you recommend that could be transferred to other countries?
With the end of the traditional career path due to a lack of increased wages and rising costs of living, what types of versatile jobs would you recommend that could be transferred to other countries?
In honest terms, what is it like to be a female electrician?
(Preferred answer from a woman who has experienced this work culture)
3.whats your favorite part about the job?
What is most enjoyable about this job?