Posts Tagged ‘trade school’
6 Blue Collar Myths Costing You a Six-Figure Salary
After placing thousands of blue collar workers in high-paying positions, We have seen countless misconception causing people to hold back on joining the skilled trades workforce The cost of these myths? Six-figure salaries you’re leaving on the table. Careers offering $100,000-$200,000+ that you’re not even considering because you think blue collar means dirty, dangerous, dead-end…
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Best Blue Collar Jobs to Make Six Figures in 2026 (No Degree Required)
Quick answer: Yes. Elevator and escalator installers (BLS median $109,910) are the clearest no-degree six figure trade, and power-line installers follow at $95,320. Core trades such as electricians ($63,190), plumbers ($63,800) and HVAC technicians ($61,010) reach $100,000 through licenses, overtime, commercial or industrial specialization and ownership. All figures are BLS May 2025 medians against $50,980…
Read MoreThe Highest-Paying Skilled Trades in 2026 — and How to Get Hired
Quick answer: The highest paying skilled trades in 2026 are elevator and escalator installers ($109,910), power-line installers ($95,320) and boilermakers ($76,410), all BLS May 2025 medians. Elevator installers earn about 2.2 times the $50,980 national median, and none of these careers requires a four year degree. Most start with a paid apprenticeship or long term…
Read MoreThe Secret “Hack” to Recruiting Top Talent
Everyone wants to recruit top talent. Every business claims they’re “always hiring great people.” And every owner or manager has, at some point, stared at a stack of unqualified applications wondering: “Where are all the good candidates?” Here’s the truth no one wants to say out loud: The best people are rarely applying to your…
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Blue Collar Trades Academy Open House
How to Turn Your Company into a Magnet for Skilled Tradespeople
Introduction: The Talent Shortage Isn’t the Real Problem Every business owner in the skilled trades knows the frustration: you post job openings, wait weeks, and still end up with few or no qualified applicants. Even when candidates finally show up for interviews, they often accept another offer before you can make a move. It’s exhausting,…
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