Career questions tagged skilled-trades
How easy is it to find side jobs as an Electrician and where do I look?
I am thinking about becoming an electrician
What are the best trade skills for welding?
With welding what are simple trade skills?
how do I get started in a career as a electrican
With becoming an electrician where do I start in order to pursue this career?
How to become a Locksmith?
Tell us everything we need to do to become a Locksmith. Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
How many hours a week do HVAC workers get usually?
I want to know how much free time I will have after each day's work.
How to become a plumber?
Share your journey & guide aspiring plumbers on their path. Note: Given the growing interest in plumbing, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.
Is there any OSHA violations or safety concerns I should know?
I would like to work as an electrician.
How does a painter start their job
I am inside of a trade school right now trying to figure out how does painter start their job off
What does a day as a painter look like?
What does a day as a painter(Plasterer) look like? (Painter as in a trade in a union, and not art)
How much does a painter make in a week?
How much does a painter(Plasterer) make in a week?
Do Wojak meme videos (Zero Budget Stories etc.) reflect the current state of the job market or reality?
Is it really that impossible to get an entry job in anything other than McDonalds and Retail? What will happen when AI comes and gets powerful enough in 2025? Will 99% of the population be rallying every day for a better welfare system and be forced to be homeless or live in care homes because only so many people can be Engineers, Doctors, Welders, Plumbers, etc. and are unqualified for most positions due to a lack of work experience. In every Wojak video, the worker is always depicted as a McDonalds worker and nothing else. Does this mean that your fated to work in McDonalds or Retail if you want to work? I am currently working on becoming a electrician through a community college and realize that certs don't translate to work experience.
What should my first step after trade school be?
I am a 16 year old hghschool junior with plans of going to trade school for welding. After I graduate what should my first step be?
I want to go into a trade instead of college; what might you recommend for following that path?
Note: this is part of our Professionals series where volunteers share questions they wish they saw on the platform
what are the benefits of trade school ?
I am currently attending a trade school at the moment.
What is the best company to work as an underwater welder?
What city would be the best high-pay rate for an underwater welder and what do I need to know about safety? What classes do I need to become underwater water welder?
What do you like most about being an electrician ?
This question highlights what interviewees enjoy most about being in the electrical industry. Whether that's something in their day-to-day life or a reward they can't help but appreciate, this question allows the professional to discuss their time about the trade.
Why does the compensation start so low for electricians at entry level?
I'm just wondering and I know that it can reach six figures at some point.
What is the most challenging thing about being an electrician?
I want to understand the realities of the electrician position because with great rewards come significant challenges.
How does a normal day look for the electrician position?
Just curious about how every day is for electricians.
What made you want to work in the electrical industry?
I want to compare a professional's path and learn why they picked this field of work.
At what age do auto mechanics usually retire ?
every hard worker needs to put there bones to rest one day
What types of decisions are most important in the electrical trade?
How are the decision-making processes can shed light on what the role entails?
What is it like getting into the electrical field to become an electrician?
I am 21 years old and interested in becoming an electrician after I was done with my trade a jobcorps.
How would you describe a mechanics lifestyle?
my name is devin and i am 17 years old
What should I memorize and/or retain for my future endeavors as an electrician?
I'm a JobCorps student and I want to be an electrician
What related fields do you think I should consider looking into for construction/carpentry ?
I am curious to see if there is another course I have to take in order to achieve my career.
What are good jobs in the Plastering trade?
I'm in Job Corps and don't know what to do.
what are the benefits of being a cement mason in the union?
If i were to be a cement mason, how would be able to join the cement union and what are the necessary steps that i would have to even take to do so for this trade?
How is the work environment like in glazing?
I'm interested in glass installation
What are the average Wages for an apprentice Glazier in Oregon ?
I've just recently Completed The glazing Trade At Tongue Point Job Corps Center and I was wondering what the starting wages are for apprentice Glaziers in the Oregon area. (mainly around the Beaverton OR area)
What is the life of a Welder like?
Hello! Currently, I'm a college freshman. I'm already have a major/program of study. However, I'm exploring other careers and I saw someone suggested Welder. Being completely unfamiliar with this field: - What is it like to work as a Welder? - What skills does someone learn starting off new and overtime? - Do wielders have a flexible schedule or is it set? - How much risk is it for physical injury? - What is the most satisfying aspect of welding?
Any advice on the things I’m interested in ?
I don't have a career goal yet, I'm looking for advice, I'm interested in public relations , fashion, modeling, sports, trade schools for painting and carpentry. Any advice on the things I’m interested in ?
If you had the ability to join any union you wanted with all the the knowledge needed what would you get into?
If you had the ability to join any union you wanted with all the the knowledge needed what would you get into?
to all the electricians out there, when do you typically start your workday and when do you end it?
How much do you work per week, and do you feel satisfied with how many days off and vacations you get? I'm going to start pursuing the Electrician trade soon, and I'd really like to get a grasp of what my work-life balance will be, during and after my apprenticeship. I have a couple of hobbies that take more or less of my time outside of school and work, and I worry I may not have any time for them once I finish school.
I have been searching forskilled trade scholarships since October 2017. Very few exist despite workforce need in trades. Could anyone here share info about opportunities you've found?
Despite the critical shortage of skilled tradespeople in the American workforce, very few scholarships exist for students who want to attend vocational school or attend college for training in applied technologies. I know - I've been seeking scholarships since October 2017, for my Fall 2018 enrollment in Welding Technology at Alfred State. Maybe someone out there has more info! ##welding #scholarships #skilled-trades #financial-services
I made the decision to attend college and become a skilled welder. I can do this in two year. Should I go to work right after that, or continue to get my BBA in Technology Management before I enter the workforce?
#weldingcareer During the time I did my Eagle Scout Service Project, an accessible bird blind for the Trail of Hope, Lyons, NY, took some welding and blacksmith classes I took at the Rochester Arc/Flame Center, and Technology classes in High School, I learned about the emergency shortage of American skilled welders. I also learned about 100% guaranteed jobs, good pay and career. I know I’m choosing a profession where I will be employed, make a good living, and fill a need in my community. But I wonder if I should begin working right after earning my AOS in Welding Technology at Alfred State, or if I should continue to earn my Bachelors degree in Technology Management, and ensure I have better career options in my field. Thanks for helping me out! ##welding #skilled-trades #career-counseling #career
What is the best trade school nationwide for welding?
I'm debating on future schooling next year, which school would be most cost efficient and still an outstanding education. #weld #manufacturing #skilled-trades #machine-learning
How do I get an apprenticeship?
I'm taking a Welding Technician program at a polytechnic in my city when I pass I will be a second-year apprentice, but I'm still worried about getting work in an economic downturn; what can I do now to improve my success rate? (I live in Canada) #apprenticeships #welding #apprenticeship #skilled-trades #canada-university