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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.

Learn More About the Rick Kading Trade Foundation Scholarship

Skilled Trades Scholarship Information
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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

SERVICE SKILLED TRADES

  • Nursing Assistant
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Chef
  • Baker
  • Food Service Manager
  • Hairdresser
  • Landscape Architects

MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL SKILLED TRADES

  • Welder
  • Machinists
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Tool and Die Maker