DragonWear FR Pro Dry® Tech: The FR That Keeps You Cool!
Fire Resistant clothing is essential in the lineman trade. DragonWear FR changes the game with Pro Dry® Tech! Read & learn more here.
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High Expectations: The Reality of Being an Apprentice in the Skilled Trades
Getting into a competitive skilled trade (like the lineman trade) comes with some high expectations! What are they? Read & learn more here!
Understanding the Blue Collar Apprentice Journey!
A skilled trade apprenticeship can be tough! What are 3 things to consider as a blue collar apprentice? Read & learn more here!
5 HARSH Realities About Working Blue Collar!
What are 5 harsh realities about working in the blue collar world? Is it REALLY worth it? Read & learn more here!
The 4 Types of Blue Collar Apprentices!
What are the 4 types of blue collar apprentices? These apprentice types reflect the kind of apprentice you are! Read & learn more here!
Real World Experience Matters!
Want to get into the lineman trade? What is going to help you more: real world experience or line school? Read & learn more here!
The Humming Hero of the Electric Grid!
What is that green box in your front yard that seems to make a humming noise? That’s a padmount transformer! Read & learn more here!
The Cost of Becoming a Lineman!
What is the cost of pursing a lineman career? Working on the road, work demand, away from family? Read & learn more here!
6 Step Guide To Become an Electrician
Becoming an electrician is a great skilled trade to get into. How do you get started? Learn these 6 steps. Read & learn more here!
Pursue A College Degree Or Blue Collar Career?
Should you pursue a college degree or a blue collar career? Do you need a class A CDL to be a groundman? Read & learn more here!
How Much Money A Lineman Makes Per Week (50/hrs)
Lineman pay. How much does a IBEW Journeyman Lineman make a week, working 50 hours? Read & learn more here!
He Makes More Money Being A Welder!
Meet Professor Kabir Abu Bilal, a Nigerian university professor challenging stereotypes by thriving in both academia and as a skilled welder…
This Is Why You Should Wear Your Hard Hat
In the blue-collar world, workplace safety is paramount. In this blog post, we’ll dive into a personal story of how a simple type 1 hard hat saved a life, a $25 item.
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Go To Trade School
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Go To Trade School 5 reasons you shouldn’t go to trade school. In today’s blog, we delve into the key questions surrounding trade schools, with a focus on linemen schools. The video transcript we’ll explore covers the truth about trade schools, their necessity, worth, and whether they provide a competitive advantage. …
16 Rules For Apprentices
16 Rules For Apprentices Here are 16 rules for apprentices, getting started in a skilled trade in the blue collar world. What rules are they? These 16 rules for apprentices pertain to apprentices in the lineman trade. However, these rules can also be easily applicable to someone starting out in any skilled trade. Whether you …