Skilled Trade Jobs That are in Demand in Virginia for 2017

Why a Skills-Based Education Could Give You the Career You’re Looking For Why do most people go to college? Nine times out of ten, the answer is probably “to make more money.” Fair enough, but what kind of college? Does it have to involve ivy-covered buildings? What kind of degree? There are plenty of them  [...]

How Long Does it Take to Become an Automotive Technician?

The outlook is good for automotive technicians, and that’s no surprise. In 2012 (the last year for which data is available), there were 253,639,386 registered vehicles in the United States (according to the U.S.. Department of Transportation). That’s a lot of potential maintenance and repairs, which means a lot of need for qualified people to  [...]

Which HVACR Technician Jobs are the Hottest Right Now?

Welcome to the icy hot world of HVACR—heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. With heating, cooling and ventilation present in almost every modern building, your imagination is the limit as far as careers go. A trained HVAC technician can handle everything from sales and installation to repairs on most residential and light commercial applications. This  [...]