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number of different industries. The trades aren’t all about construc-
tion and manufacturing, though those things are big parts of what
defines the skilled trades. On the contrary, you can be a part of
the trades and work in a hospital, a beauty salon, an automotive
garage, or on a farm. The trades contain multitudes, and they are
worth a look for every student, if only just to discover all the dispa-
rate career paths that exist therein.
If something in this pamphlet caught your eye—be it a job, an
educational opportunity, or the simple idea of working outdoors or
working with your hands—then you owe it to yourself to explore
further. It could be that looking into the skilled trades holds the key
to unlocking a future career path that you will truly love.
Should you have interest in learning more about the skilled trades,
here are a few next steps that might help you explore them more
fully.