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What’s it really like to train for and practice a trade?

A person in a hard hat repairs an HVAC unit. The headline discusses choosing a career in HVAC over attending college, with a focus on mortgages versus student loans.

Get a behind-the-scenes look from Cole Kelley, a man who chose trade school over engineering school and is now a qualified HVAC technician. He enjoys his work and is planning to become a homeowner before age 25.
A career in plumbing could offer you the same opportunities.
Prefer to study HVAC? Stay tuned because we’re building a training program for you, too. Continue Reading What’s it really like to train for and practice a trade?

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