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ELEC · Electrician
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WELD · Welder
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HOW IT WORKS

Three steps to your trade career.

01

You tell us your trade

Name, email, trade interest, and state. Takes under 60 seconds. No account needed.

02

We find your matches

We connect your info with accredited trade schools and programs with open enrollment near you.

03

Programs email you

You'll hear from matched programs within 1 business day. Compare options. No pressure. Choose what fits.

TRADES WE COVER

14 trade careers. All in-demand.

ELECElectrician PLMBPlumber HVACHVAC Technician WELDWelder DSLMDiesel Mechanic ELVTElevator Installer PWRLPowerline Worker ARFTAircraft Mechanic AUTOAuto Technician SOLRSolar Installer IRWKIronworker PPFTPipefitter BLMKBoilermaker CNMGConstruction Manager
COMMON QUESTIONS

What you're probably wondering.

Yes. Forged Careers is free for job seekers. Trade schools and programs pay us for introductions — only when there's a genuine match. You never pay anything.
No. We email you — we don't call. You'll receive an email from Forged Careers with your match info and nearest programs. Unsubscribe anytime. Schools we connect you with operate under the same expectations.
No prior experience required for most programs. Trade schools and entry-level apprenticeships are designed for people starting from zero. If you can show up and do the work, you qualify.
Select "Not sure yet" in the trade interest field. You can also take our AI Career Matcher quiz — 7 questions, 3 minutes, gives you a scored match across 14 trades.
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