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The Big Six
The most in-demand trades right now. High pay, massive shortage of workers, and clear paths to six figures.
Electrician
Wiring, panels, and troubleshooting — the trade behind every light that turns on.
Plumber
Water, drainage, and gas lines — the systems no building works without.
HVAC/R Tech
Heating, cooling, and refrigeration — steady, year-round demand in every climate.
Welder
Fabrication and structural work — one of the fastest trades to start earning in.
Carpenter
Framing, finish work, and building things that last — hands-on from day one.
Pipefitter
Industrial and commercial piping systems — precision work with strong union pathways.
The trades aren't just for guys
If nobody ever presented this path to you — start here. Which trades fit, what the culture is really like, what gear you need, and how women are building real careers in skilled work.
What does it actually pay?
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