Explore the Trades

In the next 10 years, the Department of Labor anticipates that job growth in the plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical fields will expand by 20 percent. Along with this expected job growth comes anticipated salary increases in the industry, putting plumbers, electricians and HVAC technicians in a secure position to take advantage of great opportunities now and in the years to come.

But even with this overwhelmingly positive industry outlook, only about six percent of high school students consider a career in the trades. As a result, for every three skilled workers that are leaving the workforce, only one is entering in their place.

All of this, combined with the 60 percent turnover expected to occur in the PHCE industry in the next 10 years, makes it a great time to be entering into the plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical fields.

Students can even start working, and earning money, while they train.

Education costs are low, and scholarships are available.

If you’re interested in learning more about a career as a plumber, HVAC technician or electrician, contact us at Howe for more information.

For a list of our open positions visit our careers page and apply online. You can also visit the Explore the Trades website for more information about careers in the PHCE industry.