Redefining Success in the Trades: It’s Not Just About the Paycheck
When people think about careers in the trades, money often comes up first. How much does an apprentice make? What is the pay for a licensed electrician or a heavy equipment operator? Those questions are fair because a paycheck matters. It pays the bills, supports families, and allows us to live comfortably. But over the […]
Strength in the Struggle: Lessons the Trades Teach About Resilience
When I think about my years in the trades, I see a journey filled with challenges, setbacks, and obstacles that tested me in ways I never expected. At the same time, I also see the resilience those struggles built in me. Working in the trades has taught me that resilience is not about avoiding hard […]