A Career in the Trades has afforded me an amazing life,

however as a High School student the options presented to me were go to college or flip burgers. It was only after begining my career as a Plumbers apprentice in 1995 that I discovered the an environment perfectly suited for me to thrive in. Because of this I am compelled to inform students, educators and parents about the vast career opportunities in the trades.

Learnings and Missteps The Podcast

On the Learnings and Missteps Podcast, Jesse and Rene dig into the stories of the men and women who have built careers in the construction industry. Each guest, from front line installers to Executives, intimately describe their path from youth to the current day and how they intend to impact the world going forward. Let us bend your ear and Join us in our efforts to Enhance the Image of Careers in Construction.

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Bring Back the Trades

Bring Back the Trades, Inc. is a New Hampshire nonprofit corporation which believes that trade school is a worthy option for students. Its primary mission is to equip students who are pursuing post-secondary education to acquire the knowledge of a professional trade through community engagement and education. We are dedicated to promoting and educating the public to the need for skilled trades professionals. To implement our mission, Bring Back the Trades, Inc. will collaborate with local educators, community leaders and local trades businesses to change the perception of the trades within the educational system, and we will award scholarships to qualified students who are pursuing post-secondary education in a professional trade.

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Texas Construction Career Initiative

Non-profit committed to providing information, education and resources about construction careers to area students.

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