Today, it seems that there are a number of opportunities available in the skilled trades area. However, jobs in the skilled trades are avoided by many people as they have incorrect beliefs about these types of jobs. For instance, many people believe that “intelligent” people attend university, while the “less intelligent” individuals choose a career in the skilled trade area.
However, this negative belief is not true; in fact, people in the skilled trades area need to exhibit important traits that include creativity, analytic skills, mathematical aptitude, general problem solving skills and more. More specifically, individuals must complete complex tasks that include analyzing mathematical figures and other data, reading complicated blueprints, utilizing the latest technology and many other complex tasks on a regular basis.
Skilled trades occupations can be found in a number of different sectors that include:
Construction Sector: some of the skilled trade occupations within this sector include electricians, carpenters, painters, heavy equipment operators, welders and related occupations.
Transportation Sector: skilled trade occupations in the transportation sector include automotive painter, aviation technician, automotive service technician and related occupations.
Service Sector: skilled trade occupations include horticulturists, chefs, florists, and other related occupations.
Manufacturing Sector: skilled trade occupations within the manufacturing sector include tool and die makers, industrial electrician, drillers, and related occupations.
Most of these skilled trades occupations include above average salaries, challenging work, ability to work almost anywhere and above average job opportunities.
In order to become a skilled trade professional, candidates often are required to undertake an apprenticeship. From a financial point of view, an apprenticeship is more cost-effective than a university degree; an apprenticeship allows people to work (and get paid) while they learn. Specifically, an apprentice will utilize the latest technology to learn the techniques required to be successful in their chosen trade. Of course, there is also a classroom component to the learning process as well – but by far, the skilled trade learning process is a much more hands-on process. As in all other professions though, in order to successful, you must be determined, focused and prepared to put in the required work.
Overall then, there are a number of challenging and well-paying skilled trade jobs available today for interested parties.
Larisa Redins is a full time writer and editor with degrees in both Arts and Biological Science. She writes about career issues for PhillyJobsBlog.com and other topics for a variety of international websites and magazines. Please visit her other blogs at PhillyJobsBlog.com and view job posting at Beyond.com.
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