Exploring a Career as an Electrician: Skills, Training, and Opportunities
A career as an electrician can be both challenging and rewarding. Electricians are responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. They work with […]
Discovering the World of Skilled Trades: A Comprehensive Overview
Skilled trades careers, also known as vocational or technical careers, are jobs that involve hands-on, practical skills and knowledge in a specific trade or industry. These careers often require specialized […]
Exploring the Benefits and Structure of a Registered Apprenticeship
A registered apprenticeship is a structured training program that combines on-the-job experience with classroom instruction. It is a way for individuals to learn a trade or profession while getting paid […]
Essential Job Readiness Skills for Success in the Workforce
Job readiness skills are the skills and abilities that enable an individual to successfully transition into and succeed in the workforce. These skills can be grouped into several categories, including […]
Exploring the Benefits of Pre-Apprenticeships in West Virginia
Pre-apprenticeships in West Virginia provide individuals with the opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge in a specific trade or industry before starting a formal apprenticeship program. These programs are […]
Benefits of Attending a Registered Apprenticeship Program(RAP)
A Registered Apprenticeship Program(RAP) allows a worker to earn wages while learning and doing industry-relevant productive work. They are given a career path in a high-demand field like the skilled […]
PPE isn’t One Size Fits All
When it comes to Personal Protective Equipment(PPE), one size does not fit all. Especially when it comes to women, PPE needs to fit properly. It can be a challenge when […]
What to Expect from a Pre-Apprenticeship Program
A pre-apprenticeship program is designed to prepare an individual to enter a Registered Apprenticeship Program(RAP), an On the Job Training (OJT) program, or gain employment. These are the key elements […]
What is WVDOH’s OJT Program and How do I Participate
OJT is a joint program between the Federal Highway Administration and the West Virginia Department of Transportation with the goal of addressing the underutilization of women and minorities in the […]
How to Get More Women into Skilled Trades Positions and Increase Retention Rates
Skilled trade careers provide workers with higher earnings and many benefits such as healthcare and retirement savings options. Yet even with these benefits men still outnumber women in these positions […]