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Trades
News and information for skilled trades like carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
Solid Deck Stains: Expert Tests & Performance Review
Rick Donovan · Jun 15
Buying a house with a deck: Key considerations for buyers
Rick Donovan · Jun 15
Backyard Additions: Balancing Luxury and Wildlife Lifeline
Rick Donovan · Jun 14
Google invests $50 million in skilled trades training programs
Rick Donovan · Jun 13
Young people flock to skilled trades careers, boosting student engagement initiatives
Last year, enrollment in vocational-focused community colleges surged by 16%, reaching its highest level since 2018, signaling a powerful shift in student career aspirations.
Rick Donovan· May 8· 6 min
Skilled Trades Training Initiatives Undermined by Retention
Some 2.1 million skilled trade jobs are expected to go unfilled by 2030, potentially resulting in $1 trillion in annual economic losses, according to Facilities Dive . This severe and growing deficit
Rick Donovan· May 7· 7 min
