Skilled Trade Careers Create Bright Futures
Skilled trades are the backbone of our country. From construction and development to agriculture operations, machinists, and more, careers in skilled trades are plentiful, rewarding, and growing in the U.S. Moreover, they are in great demand today.
The Rick Kading Trade Foundation is proud to encourage and support trade careers in Iowa through scholarships, sponsorships, and educational opportunities.
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Building a Career Foundation
Your future is built on a foundation of knowledge and we believe the trades offer students great opportunities for careers and advancement. The skilled trades industry is more than construction and plumbing, it extends to management and even entrepreneurship. Today's trade careers bring new levels of innovation and technology to the field.
Skilled Trade Careers Look Like This The fact is, that trade careers offer hard-working, skilled workers the opportunity to grow. Consider these trade careers:
AGRICULTURE SKILLED TRADES
- Farm or Ranch Manager
- Agricultural Equipment Operator
- Animal Husbandry and Animal Caretaker
- Forest and Conservation Technician
- Nursery and Greenhouse Managers
CONSTRUCTION SKILLED TRADES
- Carpenter
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Pipe Fitter and Steamfitter
- Mason
- Painter
- Heating and Air Conditioning Technician
TRANSPORTATION SKILLED TRADES
- Automotive/Motorcycle Service Technician
- Bus Operator
- Train Operator
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Heavy Equipment Technician
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician
MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL SKILLED TRADES
- Welder
- Machinists
- Metal Fabricator
- Tool and Die Maker