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27 Apr From Mom’s Garage to Ferrari Dealership: Pedro’s Career as a Premier Auto Detailer

Some careers are built in classrooms. Pedro's was built in his mother's garage with a YouTube tutorial playing on his phone. At 25, he is now a detailer at a Ferrari dealership, the kind of place where the cars cost more than most homes and...

25 Apr Life in the Fast Lane: Vince and Joey’s Career as Driving Instructors and Track Pros

Posted at 22:00h in Automotive Careers, Career Advice, Skilled Trades Careers, Transportation Careers

Imagine walking out of a hotel and being stopped in your tracks by a McLaren parked out front. Now imagine that the people standing next to it get to drive…...

25 Apr Building a Career in Beauty: Ronnah’s 8 Years as a Chanel Specialist

Posted at 22:00h in Career Advice, Esthetician Careers, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

Some careers are built quietly and beautifully, one customer at a time. Ronnah is a perfect example. As a Chanel Specialist for the past eight years, she has…...

25 Apr From Police Officer to Church Security: Regan’s Career Protecting Others

Posted at 22:00h in Career Advice, Physical Security Career, Security Jobs, Skilled Trades Careers

Some careers are built on titles and salaries. Others are built on something deeper. For Regan, work has always been about purpose and protecting people. After…...

25 Apr From Subway Counter to HVAC Pro: Mark’s 20-Year Career in the Trades

Posted at 22:00h in Career Advice, Service Technician, Service Trade Careers, Skilled Trades Careers

Not every career path starts with a clear plan. Mark's certainly did not. He was bored in community college, not interested in his classes, and unsure where he…...

Large commercial TPO membrane roofing system on a building

23 Mar From the Rooftop to the State House: Morgan’s Career in Commercial Roofing

Posted at 13:24h in Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

Morgan did not set out to make history. She just showed up to work. At 30 years old, Morgan is a third-generation commercial roofer from Montana, part of a family business her grandfather and great uncle started decades ago. She works alongside her father, uncle, and...

An apprentice farrier holding a horse's hoof while fitting a metal horseshoe, showcasing the precision and traditional craftsmanship involved in the farrier trade.

10 Mar From Ranch Hand to Farrier: Jaden’s Path Into the Art of Horseshoeing

Posted at 13:07h in Agri-Tech & Animal Trades, Career Advice, Skilled Trades Careers

Most careers start with a plan. Jaden started with a lost horseshoe. At 20 years old, Jaden is an apprentice farrier, learning one of the oldest and most specialized trades in the country. His entry into the field was about as unplanned as it gets. He...

Manny's career journey from high school auto classes to a certified technician.

09 Mar From High School Auto Class to Certified Automotive Technician: Manny’s Career in Automotive Technology

Posted at 16:14h in Automotive Careers, Career Advice, Skilled Trades Careers

Not everyone knows exactly what they want to do after high school. Manny did not either. What he did know was that he wanted practical life skills. So he signed up for both IT and automotive classes, thinking they would simply be useful knowledge to...

A transition from a technical apprenticeship to an international career in the trades.

02 Mar From Apprentice to International Service Technician: Johanna’s Career with Heidelberg

Posted at 16:05h in Career Advice, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

At just 22 years old, Johanna is already building an impressive career in one of Germany’s most respected manufacturing companies. Her journey shows how apprenticeships in the trades can lead to global opportunities and meaningful work. Right after high school, Johanna began a three-year apprenticeship with...

High-paying skilled trades and service careers for 2026 that don’t require a college degree

14 Jan 12 High-Paying Jobs for 2026 That Don’t Require a Degree

Posted at 12:04h in Business and Service Trades, Skilled Trades Careers, Workforce Trends

For years, the default advice was simple: go to college, get a degree, and you’ll be set. In 2026, that message is losing traction, and not because education doesn’t matter. It’s because the job market is changing. Student debt is still a major concern, and more...