Career Training · Construction and Trades

Construction and Trades Careers

Training by Hope Training Academy, a program of Video Game Palooza, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit · hopetrainingacademy.org

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Construction and Trades

Career Training · Construction and Trades

Construction and Trades Careers

Training by Hope Training Academy, a program of Video Game Palooza (501(c)(3)) · hopetrainingacademy.org

The skilled trades face a persistent labor shortage as experienced workers retire faster than they are replaced, and that gap means steady, well-paid work for people willing to learn a craft. These are hands-on careers you can enter with focused training and industry certifications rather than a four-year degree. From HVAC and electrical to carpentry and heavy equipment, the trades reward competence with real earning power.

Master a Skilled Trade with an HVAC Certification Online Course

Career outlook · O*NET
$57,300
Median annual salary · HVAC Mechanic and Installer
Faster than average
10-year job outlook
Where it leads · O*NET

Careers you can train for

Roles these programs prepare you for, with typical U.S. wages from O*NET. Most are open with a certification, not a four-year degree.

Construction Laborer$34–48k

Handles site prep, material handling, and general building tasks.

Carpenter$42–62k

Builds and installs framing, finishes, and structural woodwork.

HVAC Technician$45–68k

Installs and services heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems.

Electrician$50–75k

Runs wiring and maintains electrical systems to code.

Plumber$48–72k

Installs and repairs water, gas, and drainage systems.

Construction Supervisor / Foreman$62–90k

Directs crews, schedules work, and keeps a jobsite safe and on budget.

What you'll earn

Credentials & certifications

Programs prepare you for the credentials employers screen for — many include the exam voucher.

OSHA 10 / OSHA 30 safety certificationNCCER Core and craft credentialsEPA 608 Technician Certification (HVAC/refrigerant)ASE certification (for equipment/vehicle mechanics)Forklift / powered industrial truck operator certificationFirst Aid / CPR certificationState trade license exam preparation
Where this training leads

Built to lead somewhere real

Certifications like OSHA 10/30, NCCER, and EPA 608 are the credentials contractors and trade employers screen for, so training moves you straight toward hire-ready status. We connect learners with area contractors and building-trade employers, and every enrollment helps fund free training for the next person.

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Wage & outlook data: O*NET OnLine (U.S. Dept. of Labor). Hope Training Academy is a program of Video Game Palooza, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — 100% of proceeds fund free tech training.