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Quick Facts...

Skilled tradespeople earn between $40,000 and $100,000+ annually.
High-school graduates can enter PAID apprenticeships making over $30,000 with little to no prior experience.
Skilled tradespeople are ALWAYS in demand - The US is facing a severe shortage in tradespeople and will be for decades.
College tuition has skyrocketed, meaning debilitating debt for students graduating into saturated industries.

Average annual tuition for

public college in 1963 was $232

equivalent to $2,135 in 2022.

Anticipated industry growth rate from 2022 to 2032 across all occupations is roughly 3%.

Projected industry growth rate in some trades is 45% or more.

Trades are outpacing growth rates of other industries.

If you're in middle school or early high school and not ready to explore careers, Tradewinds has you covered.

At a minimum, learn hands-on skills that will save you time and money for the rest of your life.

Along the way, ignite interests you didn't know existed and discover rewarding career paths.