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What Is Skilled Trades Training?
Skilled trades training prepares students for hands-on careers building, repairing, and maintaining essential physical infrastructure. Common skilled trades careers include Electrician, HVAC Technician, Welding Technician, Automotive Technician, and Plumbing Technician.
Skilled trades programs generally range from 3 to 18 months, depending on the trade and licensure requirements.
Graduates qualify for trade-specific and nationally recognized certifications required for employment and apprenticeship opportunities.
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Our vetted programs teach hands-on skills that employers need today. Each connects you with training options that fit your schedule and goals.
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HVAC Technician
Keep people comfortable in every season. HVAC technicians install, maintain, and repair heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in homes and businesses.
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Wind Turbine Technician
Power the future with renewable energy. Wind turbine technicians install, maintain, and repair wind turbines, ensuring optimal performance of renewable energy systems.
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Nondestructive Testing (NDT)
Inspect materials, welds, pipelines, and structures using advanced testing methods—without causing damage. NDT Technicians ensure the safety and integrity of industrial equipment.
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Electrician
Power your future with a hands-on trade that keeps the world running. Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes, businesses, and industrial settings.
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Commercial Diving
Train for underwater construction, welding, inspection, and marine operations. Commercial Divers perform specialized underwater tasks for oil and gas, marine construction, and infrastructure projects.
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Construction Management
Lead projects from blueprint to completion. Construction managers plan, coordinate, and supervise building projects, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
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Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024) and Employment Projections (2024–2034). Salary ranges and growth rates reflect national averages for the most closely related occupations. Actual outcomes vary by region, education, and experience. Baseline growth for all occupations is approximately +3%.
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Hear from learners who turned training into skilled trades careers.
Shawn P.
HVAC Technician
"I started the HVAC training last year and now work full-time for a local company — with great pay and benefits."
Keisha L.
Welding Graduate
"The welding program was hands-on from day one. I landed a fabrication job right after graduation."
Diego R.
Electrician Apprentice
"Career-Bond connected me to an electrical training program that got me working while I earned hours toward licensure."
Mara S.
Construction Management Student
"After years in the field, I wanted to move up. The management course helped me transition into a supervisor role."
Tony V.
Auto Technician
"I love working with cars. The Career-Bond-recommended program gave me the diagnostic skills shops actually look for."
Hannah J.
Aviation Maintenance Tech
"I always dreamed of working on airplanes. Career-Bond helped me find an FAA-aligned program that made it happen."
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