Build Your Future (NCCER)

Career explorer for construction crafts: pay, training paths, local programs.

SkillsUSA

Student organization for career and technical education; national trade competitions in carpentry, electrical, plumbing and more.

Chapter dues may apply

Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

Official finder for registered, paid apprenticeships in every trade.

Home Builders Institute (HBI)

Pre-apprenticeship training and job placement in residential construction.

NCCER

The industry-standard construction curriculum and portable craft credentials.

electrical training ALLIANCE (IBEW + NECA)

Union electrical apprenticeships for inside wiremen, linemen and installers.

Apprentices are paid while training

United Association (UA) — Plumbers, Pipefitters, HVAC

Five-year apprenticeships in plumbing, pipefitting, welding and HVACR.

Apprentices are paid while training

Helmets to Hardhats

Connects veterans and service members to building-trades apprenticeships.

OSHA Training (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

Jobsite safety rules, hazard recognition, OSHA 10- and 30-hour outreach.

OSHA 10/30 cards from authorized trainers cost extra

EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Certification

Federal certification required for any technician who handles refrigerants.

Information is free; exam fees vary

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)

Publisher of the National Electrical Code; free online read-only access to current codes, paid training and handbooks.

Mike Holt Enterprises

Widely used electrical-code and exam-prep training; free articles and videos.