Go from training to employed without missing a beat

Get the support—and connections—you need to start building your future

Looking for a job, especially in a new field, can feel like a full-time job. That’s why the School of Skilled Trades doesn’t just teach you the skills you need to do the job. We also help you get the job—one that pays well and gives you the chance to grow.

Once you finish your training at the School of  Skilled Trades, you’ll be on the path to:

A strong, stable career

Opportunities for advancement

Starting your own business

How we help you get there

At the School of Skilled Trades, we’ve built job-placement support directly into our training program. Although we can’t guarantee you a job—since you control your attendance, attitude and grades—we give you all the resources you need to start earning as soon as possible after you graduate.

Two men in blue work uniforms discussing papers at a desk, with binders and office supplies in the background.

One-on-one resume
development and review

The School founders have hired hundreds of entry-level plumbers in their careers and seen thousands of resumes. We know how to help you create a resume that gets you the interview.

Interview coaching

Interviews can be nerve-wracking, but the right support and preparation from the School of Skilled Trades make them easier. We’ll help you practice giving clear, professional answers that highlight your strengths and win the job offer.

A man works on a laptop at a desk, facing a person in a hard hat and safety vest. Amidst shelves holding machine parts, their discussion subtly incorporates interview coaching tips, bridging industrial knowledge with essential conversational skills.

Connections to hiring employers

The School founders have worked for decades in the plumbing trade. We can connect you directly to local companies that are hiring for entry-level roles.

On-campus career fairs

Employers with open roles regularly visit our campus to meet with you and may even interview you on the spot. You’ll also get notified about off-campus career fairs in the area.

People standing and talking in a hallway, some holding papers and wearing casual clothing, as if at a vibrant career fair. The area appears to be busy, with various individuals engaged in conversation.

Professional development workshops

Companies visit the School of Skilled Trades to teach workshops about the plumbing trade, helping you make informed career decisions and meet potential employers.

Lifetime support

No matter when you graduate, you’ll always have access to job referrals and resume consultations, at no additional cost to you.

Two men in plaid shirts are examining plumbing fixtures in a white tiled room. The plumber holds a valve, explaining its role in fitting central heating, while the apprentice listens attentively.

Meet your future career

With training from the School of Skilled Trades, you can start earning quickly and keep advancing

Right after graduation,  start working as a

Plumbing technician

Plumbing apprentice

Plumbing service technician

With additional training  and experience, become a

Construction personnel manager

Estimator

Licensed Plumbing  Technician 1 or 2

With advanced training  and experience, become a

Supervisor

Plumbing inspector

Small business owner/entrepreneur

Licensed plumber

After graduation, you could earn $22* an hour or more, and that’s just the start. Over the next decade, there will be more than 43,000* job openings for plumbers every year in the U.S. and nearly 1,600 openings every year in North Carolina. The growing demand for plumbers gives you the opportunity to make even more. What could you do with that money?

*Source: CareerOneStop, U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration. [Accessed 10 February 2025]
*Source: North Carolina Employment Trends; O*NET OnLine, National Center for O*NET Development; [Accessed 10 February 2025]

You’ll be ready to work for a wide range of organizations

As a graduate of our Plumbing Technician Certificate program, you can apply your skills in many ways, from helping to repair and build homes and offices to ensuring everyone has access to safe, clean water.

Plumbing
contractors

Plumbing supply companies

Water  
utilities

Government
agencies

Property  
managers

You won’t have to worry about AI or outsourcing

Automation, AI, and outsourcing are changing jobs around the world, but they’re not reducing demand for workers in the skilled trades. As a trained plumber, you’ll have highly specialized skills that are nearly impossible to automate and customers will need you on-site.

You’ll lay the foundation for small business ownership

If you dream of becoming your own boss, training to be a plumber is the perfect starting point. Many experienced plumbers ultimately start their own businesses, creating an asset they can grow, pass down or sell.

Two smiling workers in overalls stand by an open van filled with tools and equipment. They are outdoors on a sunny day.

A man in blue overalls and gloves installs a kitchen faucet. Tools are on the counter beside him.

We’re here to help you fulfill  your potential

It is possible to build the life you want for yourself and your family. You just need the right skills and the right support. With a high-paying, stable career, you can:

Sleep peacefully, knowing all your bills can get paid

Cover unexpected expenses without worry

Treat your family to a dinner out

Have more time to spend with the people you love

We’ve designed our training program and our job-placement services to help you achieve these goals—and more—sooner than you thought possible.

By submitting this form, I consent to be contacted by the School of Skilled Trades representatives and agents via email, text messages, and/or phone calls (including through automated systems or pre-recorded messages) at any phone numbers I have provided. This contact may include marketing messages and other school-related communications. I affirm that I have read and agree to the School’s Privacy Policy. I understand that providing this consent is not required to request information or enroll at the School of Skilled Trades and I can request information by calling 919.892.8989 instead. I understand that I may revoke my consent at any time. Standard text message and data rates may apply.

The School of Skilled Trades is a non-profit school, meaning we invest in helping you learn, not in making a profit. We’re licensed by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges, so you learn valuable skills from qualified instructors with years of field experience.

Everything You Need to Know
 to GET EMPLOYED

Go from training to employed without missing a beat