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YOU DON'T NEED A FOUR YEAR DEGREE
TO MAKE A LIVING

We believe your path to a successful and rewarding career should begin as early as high school. Exploring the skilled trades through Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes in high school is a powerful way to uncover your interests and identify opportunities that lead to real careers—not just jobs. Talk with your CTE teachers, school counselors, and local union representatives to learn about different trades, apprenticeship programs, and the benefits of a union career. Ask about opportunities to visit job sites, tour training centers, or shadow skilled professionals to see firsthand what a day in the life of a tradesperson looks like. Many union-sponsored programs offer paid, hands-on training where you earn while you learn. With the right support and a clear pathway, you can graduate with direction—and step confidently into a well-paying, high-demand career in the skilled trades.

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TRADES IN DEMAND

IRONWORKERS

IRON WORKERS

Ironworkers raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks and may erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings.
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PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS

PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS

Plumbers and pipefitters, masters of the trade, Piping systems they install, repair, and upgrade, From faucets to boilers, they keep things flowing right, With skill and precision, they work day and night.
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ELECTRICIANS

ELECTRICIANS

Bringing power to life in each building's mission. From blueprints to bright lights, they make projects shine, Ensuring safety and functionality, every wire they align.
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LABORERS

LABORERS

Laborers in America, the backbone of toil and sweat, They build our nation's dreams, no challenge they forget. From construction sites to farms, their dedication's clear, In unity and hard work, they conquer every frontier.
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OPERATING ENGINEERS

OPERATING ENGINEERS

Operating Engineers, masters of heavy machinery's grace, They navigate the earth, sculpting landscapes with embrace. From cranes to bulldozers, they bring power to the ground, Crafting infrastructure where progress is unbound.
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CEMENT MASONS

CEMENT MASONS

Cement masons, sculptors of concrete's artistry bold, They pour and smooth foundations, each detail carefully told. From sidewalks to skyscrapers, they create solid ground, Crafting structures that stand firm, where dreams are found.
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Discover Your Future in the Trades

The High Schools to HardHats initiative bridges the gap between education and the skilled trades by connecting students to union-backed apprenticeship programs through their high school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. Delivered via the High Schools to Helmets app, this program empowers students, parents, and educators with clear career guidance, hands-on experience, and access to well-paying, stable careers—like electricians, plumbers, ironworkers, and more. By fostering local talent and partnering with unions and community leaders, we ensure students gain valuable skills while building a stronger, more resilient workforce.