Your Dream Job

Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, installers. You might not think these jobs are for you. The reality is, they’re for everyone. Everyone who wants to build a meaningful career using their brains and hands. Everyone who’s ready to use their craftsmanship and intelligence to make a real difference in their lives and their communities. Everyone who wants to stand tall behind a job well done.

Construction & Carpentry

Construct, maintain, repair and install buildings and structures

  • Learn on the job, in high school or through a local nonprofit.
  • Make $30K or more a year, even with little experience.1
Top earners in construction & carpentry make ¹ :
$ 113 k

1. United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024). Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. 
2. Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC). PHCC Workforce Development Center: Recruit “Workforce Development Flyers.” https://www.phccweb.org/training-education-old/workforce-development/workforce-development-center
3. Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC). The IEC Apprenticeship Program: What happens when I graduate from the program? https://www.ieci.org/apprenticeship

Electrical

Install, maintain and repair power, communication, lighting and control systems. 

  • Electricians are needed everywhere; the government, schools and hospitals, boats, movie sets and more.
  • Make up to $48K as you train as an apprentice and more as you grow in your field.3
Top earning electricians make ¹ :
$ 106 k

1. United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024). Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. 
2. Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC). PHCC Workforce Development Center: Recruit “Workforce Development Flyers.” https://www.phccweb.org/training-education-old/workforce-development/workforce-development-center
3. Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC). The IEC Apprenticeship Program: What happens when I graduate from the program? https://www.ieci.org/apprenticeship

HVAC

Install, maintain or repair heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. 

  • Keep homes comfortable, safe and energy efficient.
  • Use skills like science, math, engineering and technology every day.1
Top earners in HVAC make ¹ :
$ 87 k

1. United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024). Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. 
2. Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC). PHCC Workforce Development Center: Recruit “Workforce Development Flyers.” https://www.phccweb.org/training-education-old/workforce-development/workforce-development-center 
3. Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC). The IEC Apprenticeship Program: What happens when I graduate from the program? https://www.ieci.org/apprenticeship

Plumbing

Install and repair water, gas, and other piping systems. 

  • Make $58K as a plumbing technician and up to $200K+ if you own your own business.2
  • Make a positive impact by providing communities with safe drinking water, healthy homes and good sanitation.
Top earning plumbers make ¹ :
$ 103 k

1. United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024). Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. 
2. Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC). PHCC Workforce Development Center: Recruit “Workforce Development Flyers.” https://www.phccweb.org/training-education-old/workforce-development/workforce-development-center
3. Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC). The IEC Apprenticeship Program: What happens when I graduate from the program? https://www.ieci.org/apprenticeship

Appliance Repair

Fix and install electric or gas appliances in homes. 

  • Make independent decisions every day.
  • Be a leader and innovator in smart home and green tech.
Top earners in appliance repair make ¹ :
$ 90 k

1. United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024). Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. 
2. Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC). PHCC Workforce Development Center: Recruit “Workforce Development Flyers.” https://www.phccweb.org/training-education-old/workforce-development/workforce-development-center/  
3. Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC). The IEC Apprenticeship Program: What happens when I graduate from the program? https://www.ieci.org/apprenticeship

Building Fulfilling Futures

A skilled trades career is more than a paycheck—it’s about purpose and impacting your community. It’s the kind of career that fills you with pride, because you’re building something that matters. 

Interesting Work 

Interesting Work

Nearly 90% of people in skilled trades jobs are satisfied in their careers (Angi 2024, skilled trades report).

Fulfilling Impact

Lower Stress

The construction industry tops a list of sectors with the happiest workforces (Bamboo HR report).

Growing Demand

Fulfilling Impact

The U.S. is facing a significant shortage of skilled workers with nearly 439,000 job openings (Associated Builders and Contractors, 2025).

Success Stories
Stability in the Trades

Stability in the Trades

From running his own construction business to teaching future skilled workers, Alex Fregerio proves that the trades offer more than just a job—they provide a secure, fulfilling pathway to a sustainable future.

Concrete Change

Concrete Change

Positive Workforce celebrated its largest graduating class with a 100% retention rate—the kind of impact we’re proud to make.

Community Construction Academy

Community Construction Academy

Focused on underemployed individuals, the Lowe’s Foundation and Community Construction Academy are providing hands-on construction training and job placement services.