Skilled tradespersons are traditionally the backbone of the American economy. Whether it is the certified mechanic who can diagnose and repair our automobiles' complex engines and onboard computer systems, the avionics technicians who keep our planes in the air, the construction workers who build our private homes and public buildings, or any of the other myriad tradespeople working behind the curtain of our society, it is their technical acumen and specialized knowledge that keep the things we often take for granted well-built and running smoothly.

As America continues to grow, so grows our demand for skilled tradespersons. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts 1 million new skilled trade positions will be created in the decade ending in 2012, an increase of over 15% over 2002. In addition to these new jobs, workers will be in high demand to replace retiring workers. Skilled trade positions are usually very well-paying. Skilled trade fields represented here include but aren't limited to Construction, Electronics, Electrical, HVAC/Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning; Commercial Truck Driving, Combination Welding, Land Surveying, Aviation Mechanics, Motorcycle Mechanics, Marine & WaterCraft Technician, Collision Repair, Automotive Technology, Diesel Mechanics, Small Engine Repair and more.