[01·EXPLORE]
Twenty trades, by sector.
Construction, industrial, and automotive work. Each page shows real wage data from the BLS, a plain-language day-in-life, the physical demands, tools, and growth projection — all linked to the public source.
[A·CONSTRUCTION]
Construction
Trades that build structures, install systems on site, and finish out the work.
Carpenter
Frames, finishes, and builds structures from wood, steel, and composite materials.
Electrician
Installs and maintains electrical systems in homes, commercial buildings, and industrial sites.
Elevator Constructor
Installs, modernizes, and services elevators, escalators, and moving walkways.
Glazier
Cuts, installs, and replaces glass in windows, storefronts, curtain walls, and skylights.
Ironworker
Erects structural steel, reinforces concrete with rebar, and installs metal decking and ornamental iron.
Mason
Lays brick, block, and stone for walls, foundations, chimneys, and veneers.
Operating Engineer
Operates heavy construction equipment: cranes, excavators, dozers, graders, loaders.
Plumber
Installs and repairs water, waste, gas, and drainage systems in buildings.
Sheet Metal Worker
Fabricates and installs ductwork, roofing, cladding, and architectural sheet metal.
[B·INDUSTRIAL & MECHANICAL]
Industrial & Mechanical
Plants, machine tools, mechanical maintenance, and metalwork.
Boilermaker
Builds, installs, and repairs boilers, pressure vessels, and large tanks.
HVAC Technician
Installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Keeps manufacturing equipment running: mechanical, electrical, and control system upkeep.
Machinist
Makes precision metal parts using manual and CNC machine tools.
Millwright
Installs, aligns, dismantles, and repairs heavy industrial machinery.
Welder
Joins and cuts metal using arc, MIG, TIG, stick, and oxy-fuel processes.
[C·AUTOMOTIVE & DIESEL]
Automotive & Diesel
Cars, trucks, heavy equipment, and aircraft maintenance.
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)
Services and inspects airframes and powerplants on aircraft: general aviation, airline, military.
Auto Body Technician
Repairs collision damage: panel replacement, frame straightening, refinishing.
Automotive Service Technician
Diagnoses, maintains, and repairs cars and light trucks: gasoline, diesel, and electric.
Diesel Mechanic
Services and repairs diesel engines in trucks, buses, and heavy equipment.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Services construction, mining, agricultural, and material-handling machinery.