Resources

Tool lists for Tradesmen

Starter Tool Kit for ANY Trade
Carpenter
Electrician
Tin-Knocker (HVAC)
Mason
Drywall Finishing
Pipefitting

Really good youtube channels

Jordan Smith on Welding
Icynene Spray Foam

Safety Training

Safety Calendar—OSHA 10 classes
CPG Blog – On Safety: Go here for whatever we know to be the most current training schedules (and other related stuff).
Safety Videos

Soft Skills Training

CPG Blog—On professional advancement

Legal

CPG Blog—On legal stuff
Lead-based paint regulations

Improve Your Resume

The Cover Letter is Dead, So Now What?
How to write a resume.

Consultation

Meet with a construction recruiter
Trades Orientation Video for Rookies
Take a DISC assessment

Technical Skills Training & Preparedness

Estimating for Construction
- and another
CPG Blog—On technical stuff
Mike Rowe’s scholarship program
Get NCCER credentials for the training you received while in the military
Exploratory Construction Trades Program—Buffalo Public Schools
Construction Training Program—East Delavan Academy

Good to Know

Types of Project Managers
A random page of good stuff about all different types of trades

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