Skilled Trade Industry Articles

The seas haven’t changed, just the materials and strategies used for producing ships. Today’s supertankers, giant cruise ships, warships and one-man kayaks all rely on the skill and craft of trained shipbuilders and shipfitters. Thousands of years ago, men went to sea with vessels made of animal hides and logs, lashed with fiber- rope and […]

For those people who choose a career in the HVAC industry, they must remember that the job would require the utilization of various tools. For beginners who are just starting out in an HVAC training program, the list of tools can become rather overwhelming. Moreover, it may sometimes become tough to determine which tools are […]

Shipbuilding is traditionally a strong career field to enter. The U.S. Navy has devoted itself to having a fleet of 12 carriers, ensuring work long into the future for shipbuilders. A major source of the gigantic and costly ships is Huntington Ingalls Industries in Mississippi. Huntington has said that it will add at least 1,500 […]

Students facing decisions about post-secondary education have many alternatives today. One of the growing areas of interest is in trade schools and programs. While trade programs aren’t new, there has been a renewed focus on these for a number of reasons. Similarly, adults considering returning to school find that a trade school can be an […]

Although most welders have taken formal welding classes to get their certifications, bad welding habits may form over time. It is easy to justify taking a safety shortcut for an easy job. Safety directors or shop supervisors should be aware of this tendency and should review the work habits of their personnel on a regular […]

Safety is always a primary concern while welding. Gloves are an essential component for protecting your hands from hot equipment, sparks, rough or sharp surfaces, and other hazards that are present in welding work. However, there is a wide variety of gear available to welders, so before making a purchase, welders should know what they […]

Throughout their education, students inevitably ask themselves what they will be qualified to do upon completion of their studies. Individuals in full degree programs and technical studies alike ask this, and the answers vary. Four-year degree students might major in education, with the logical career path being teaching, or perhaps they study communication, which is […]