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The 90-Minute Skilled Trades Career Decision Sprints
HVAC | CNC Machinist | Industrial Maintenance | Industrial Construction | EV Electrician
Built from research with 500+ working techs across 47 states.
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IS A SKILLED TRADE THE RIGHT CAREER FOR YOU?
FIND OUT IN 90 MINUTES, BEFORE YOU SPEND $15,000+ ON TRAINING.
You've been watching videos, reading forums, and researching training programs. But you're still not sure?
Start with our free 3-minute Skilled Trades Career Fit Assessment to see how well a trade career matches your lifestyle, income goals, and work style before you spend a dollar on anything.
This sprint gives you clear, honest answers about the following:
- Income reality: first year income and 10-year earning potential
- Daily reality: What the work actually feels like from 500+ techs who do it
- Career paths: Residential, commercial, and installation and which fits your personality
- Training costs: How to choose programs and avoid a $15K mistake
- Your decision framework: A clear YES or NO answer with a 30-day action plan
Built from research with 500+ working techs across 47 states.
(BIG Six) Industrial Construction Trades Career Decision Sprint
Course Summary
If you are drawn to large-scale projects like data centers, EV manufacturing plants, and energy infrastructure, and you want to do hands-on work in welding, pipefitting, ironwork, or heavy equipment operation, this sprint is for you.
In 90 minutes, you will compare the Big Six industrial trades side by side, understand what each one pays from apprentice to superintendent, and walk away knowing exactly which trade fits your body, your temperament, and your goals.
Big Six industrial construction trades:
- Industrial Electrician
- Pipefitter / Steamfitter
- Welder
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Ironworker
- Industrial Carpenter / Concrete Form Setter
What you'll learn:
- Module 1: Why Industrial Construction Is Booming and the Safety Culture You're Joining
- Module 2: The Big Six Trades Side by Side: What the Work Actually Looks Like
- Module 3: Industrial Pay Reality: Wages, Overtime, and the Road Warrior Lifestyle
- Module 4: Union vs. Non-Union: What Total Compensation Really Looks Like
- Module 5: The Fit Check: Which Trade Matches Your Body, Brain, and Temperament
- Module 6: How to Get Hired: Your Step-by-Step Entry Checklist
Industrial Maintenance Technician Career Decision Sprint
Course Summary
If you like knowing how things work, enjoy troubleshooting mechanical and electrical problems, and want steady work inside a plant or facility without the unpredictability of outdoor job sites, this sprint is for you.
In 90 minutes, you will understand the three career rungs, what technicians actually earn across manufacturing sectors, and whether your skills and lifestyle are a real match for this trade.
What you'll learn
- Module 1: Industrial Maintenance Overview and the 3 Career Paths
- Module 2: Multi-Craft Technician Daily Reality, Income, and Lifestyle
- Module 3: Helper vs. Reliability and Controls Specialist: Comparing Your Paths
- Module 4: Industrial Maintenance Income Reality and First-Year Financial Planning
- Module 5: Training Pathways: Costs, Timelines, and Certifications Explained
- Module 6: How to Start Your Career: 30-Day Action Plan and Mistakes to Avoid
CNC Machinist Career Decision Sprint
Course Summary
If you are drawn to precision work, enjoy technology and problem solving, and want to build a career in aerospace, defense, or medical manufacturing without a four-year degree, this sprint is for you.
In 90 minutes, you will know exactly where you fit in the CNC career ladder, what you can expect to earn, and whether this trade matches your personality before you spend a dollar on training.
What you'll learn:
- Module 1: What CNC Machining Actually Is and What You'll Make
- Module 2: Why CNC Is in Demand Right Now and Where the Jobs Are
- Module 3: The 3 Career Paths, What They Pay, and Your 10-Year Picture
- Module 4: A Day on the Shop Floor: What the Work Actually Feels Like
- Module 5: The Personality and Skills Fit Check
- Module 6: Your Decision, Your Training Path, and Who Pays for It
EV Electrician Career Decision Sprint
Course Summary
If you are interested in building the infrastructure that powers electric vehicles, enjoy electrical work, and want a specialty that puts you at the front of one of the fastest-growing segments in the trades, this sprint is for you.
In 90 minutes, you will understand the EV electrician career path from apprentice to EVITP certified journeyman, what the work actually pays, and whether your skills and lifestyle are a real match for this trade before you spend a dollar on training.
What you'll learn:
- Module 1: What an EV Electrician Does and Why This Career Exists Right Now
- Module 2: The Career Ladder and What You Need to Climb It
- Module 3: What EV Electricians Actually Earn
- Module 4: A Day on the Job: Residential, Commercial, and Fleet Installations
- Module 5: The Personality and Skills Fit Check
- Module 6: Your Decision, Your Training Path, and Who Pays for It
OFFICIAL PARTNER
Technically Forward is an official partner of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation to connect our graduates to skilled trades scholarship funding.
Once you complete our course and confirm which Skilled Trade is the right path for you, we connect you directly to the mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship, one of America's most recognized skilled trades scholarships for people ready to get to work.
About The Scholarship
The mikeroweWORKS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity on a mission to debunk myths and misperceptions about the skilled trades and close the skills gap.
As America’s leading advocate for the skilled trades, Mike Rowe, its founder and CEO, regularly challenges the persistent belief that a four-year degree is the best path for the most people.
Every year, they award millions of dollars in scholarships to individuals who are ready to learn a skill that’s in demand, earn a good living, and keep the country moving
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WHO THIS IS FOR
✅ You're considering the Skilled Trades but stuck researching for weeks/months
✅ You're in a dead-end job (retail, service, office) and want a trade career
✅ You're ages 18-45 and looking for stable income with growth potential
✅ You want honest info before investing $10K-$20K in training
✅ You're physically capable but unsure if you can handle the demands
✅ You want to know which of the 3 paths fits YOUR personality
WHO THIS ISN'T FOR:
❌ You've already enrolled in Skilled Trade school (too late for career decision)
❌ You're looking for technical training (this is pre-training research)
❌ You want a guaranteed 6-figure income year one (unrealistic)
❌ You're not willing to invest 90 minutes to save $15,000+
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As a high school counselor, I recommend Technically Forward to students who want to explore trades without the pressure of committing to a program right away.
____ Jennifer L., Guidance Counselor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I wasn't sure if HVAC was for me, but after finishing the course I felt confident enough to apply for an apprenticeship. I start next month!
____ Marcus T., Career Changer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This gave me a framework to decide and a deadline. I’m enrolled in trade school starting next month and feel confident.
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