By Hunter Lacey
Is a job in construction or a skilled trade for you?
1. Would you like to work both indoors and outdoors?
2. Are you interested in entering a field immediately without needing a 4-year degree?
3. Were you the kid who wanted to be playing in the dirt with toy tractors?
4. Do you enjoy creating and building things?
5. Does heavy machinery and electrical equipment interest you?
6. Do you have above-average hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
7. Are you able to participate in activities that require stamina and agility?
8. Would your friends describe you as safety conscious?
9. Are you a detail-oriented?
10. Are you always interested in finding out how the latest gears and gadgets operate?
If you answered “yes” to five or more of these questions, a career in construction or skilled trades could be a great fit for you.
Careers in this industry range from crane operators to welders. Skilled trade workers help construct buildings, install electrical power, connect proper piping to carry liquids and gases throughout businesses and homes, and other essential jobs.
This issue of EDU Atlanta offers information about construction and skilled trades careers and the training you need to work in the field, so read on.
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