Career Guides

Download free guides to help you navigate your skilled trades career journey

Student Starter Kit

For students

What's Inside

  • Discover your best-fit trade with the TradePath Assessment
  • Learn about six high-demand trade careers
  • Earn your TradePath Certification
  • Get connected to apprenticeships and employers
  • Start earning while you learn — no college debt required

Resources Included

  • TradePath Assessment Guide
  • Trade Career Exploration Workbook
  • Resume and Interview Tips for Trade Careers
  • Apprenticeship Application Checklist

Veteran Starter Kit

For veterans

What's Inside

  • Translate your MOS into a civilian trade career
  • Take the TradePath Assessment to identify your best-fit trade
  • Earn your TradePath Certification
  • Access SkillBridge-aligned apprenticeships and employers
  • Connect with union and non-union opportunities nationwide

Resources Included

  • MOS-to-Trade Crosswalk Guide
  • GI Bill and Apprenticeship Benefits Overview
  • Resume Templates for Veterans
  • Interview Prep for Skilled Trades

Parent Starter Kit

For parents

What's Inside

  • Understand the value of skilled trade careers
  • Learn how TradePath supports your student's success
  • Explore six high-demand trade pathways
  • Discover the benefits of apprenticeships and certifications
  • Help your student launch a debt-free, high-paying career

Resources Included

  • Parent's Guide to Skilled Trades
  • Trade Career Comparison Chart
  • Questions to Ask at a TradePath Workshop
  • Financial Benefits of Apprenticeships

Need More Information?

Download our guides for detailed guidance on your skilled trades career path.