JORESTECH Safety High Visibility Orange or Yellow Short Sleeve Work T Shirt
🔥 Stay Cool & Stay Seen! 🔥
Long days on the job site just got more comfortable with this high-visibility, moisture-wicking t-shirt. Whether you're working in the heat or layering up, this shirt keeps sweat under control while making sure you stand out when it matters most.
✅ Breathable & moisture-wicking
✅ High-visibility with reflective accents
✅ Durable for the toughest jobs
Grab yours now through our Linktree! (Link in bio)
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HVAC Technicians and Installers
Labor Statistics:
Employment Figures: As of 2022, approximately 415,800 heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers were employed in the United States.
Job Outlook: Employment in the field is projected to grow 9% from 2023-2033, which is faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is driven by the ongoing need for climate-control systems and the maintenance of existing equipment.
Training and Qualifications
Education: A postsecondary nondegree award from a technical or trade schoool is typically required, though some technicians enter the field with less formal education.
On-the-Job Training: Extensive on-the-job training is common, allowing technicians to gain practical experience under the supervision of experienced professionals.
Certifications: Certifications, such as those offered by the Environmental Protection Agency for handling refrigerants, can enhance job prospects.
Go research your city or area. There are lots of great resources to get you started. Let us know how you got started in your trade.
Monday meme to lighten the mood
Shoutout to all the men and women who fix our problems—and our mistakes! If you’ve got a DIY disaster story that you’ve finally healed from, drop it in the comments! We’ve all been there.
And if you still can’t talk about it. . . we get it. We’ve all been there too!
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Lunchbox from duluth trading
The Last Lunchbox You'll Ever Need! 🥪🔧
If you're tired of flimsy lunch bags that fall apart, meet Karl’s Lunchbox from Duluth Trading—built for those who need a serious lunch carrier. I’ve had mine for 12 years, and it’s still going strong. 💪
🔥 Massive upper compartment – Holds a full meal with room to spare
🥤 Bottom drink stow – Fits a 2-liter bottle
❄️ Fully insulated – Keeps your food fresh all day
🛠️ Pockets & zippers for everything – Napkins, utensils, condiments—because nobody likes a dry sandwich.
Whether you're on the job site or hitting the road, this indestructible lunchbox has you covered.
If you’re tired of flimsy lunch bags that fall apart, this is the one to get. 👇
🔗 https://www.duluthtrading.com/s/DTC/karls-lunchbox-79705.html?color=NVY
What’s the longest-lasting piece of gear you own? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️
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Hard Hat Sweatbands
I'm old school. When I started out as an electrical apprentice, we didn't wear hard hats. of course, eventually, they became required and essential but the thing I most hated was the sweating! ugh. treat you head right!
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Framers/Carpenters
Framers/Carpenters
Their work is fundamental to the structural integrity of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
One of the great aspects of Trades occupations is that you get paid to learn! Carpentry is no different.
Labor Statistics:
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of May 2023, there were approximately 700,000 carpenters employed in the United States. The median annual wage for carpenters was $55,000. Employment of carpenters is projected to grow 2% from 2023 to 2033, slower than the average for all occupations. However, job prospects should be favorable for those with specialized skills or experience in green construction techniques.
Training and Qualifications:
Most framers learn the trade through apprenticeships, which combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction.
Some may attend vocational-technical schools or community colleges offering carpentry programs.
Certifications and Licenses:
While not always required, certifications can enhance employment opportunities. Organizations like the National Association of Home Builders offer certifications in various carpentry skills. https://www.nahb.org/
Go research your city or area. There are lots of great resources to get you started
Let us know how you got started in your trade in the comment section and don’t forget to like and follow us!
Monday Meme to lighten the mood
If it doesn’t fit… force it. If it breaks… well, it needed fixing anyway. 😅⚙️🔥
We’ve all been there—sometimes ‘precision’ takes a backseat to ‘just make it work.’ 🤣 What’s your favorite ‘fix-it’ anecdote? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️
And don’t forget to like & follow #TheBlueCollarBoyfriend for more blue-collar humor, gear, and everyday trade life!
#IfItAintBroke #ItWillBeSoon #TradeLife #BlueCollarHumor #FixItOrForceIt #WeldersWisdom #HardHatHeadlines
Cab Commander
If you're in the trades, your truck isn't just a ride—it’s your office, break room, and sometimes even your dining table. And let’s be real… it can get messy FAST.
I’ve been using the Cab Commander Car Organizer since 2012, and it’s been a total game-changer. No more lost tape measures, crumpled blueprints, or digging under the seat for my clipboard. This thing keeps everything—files, tools, my coffee—right where I need it. Plus, it straps onto the passenger seat, so I can grab my phone or estimating pad without a hassle.
If your truck cab looks more like a war zone than a workspace, trust me—this is the fix.💪🚛
🔗 Grab yours here: [affiliate link] #BlueCollarEssentials #StayOrganized #ToolsOfTheTrade
Fuel for the Weekend
The demand for electricians in the United States is experiencing significant growth, and demand equals increasing wages. Since I started as an apprentice at $6.50/hour, wages have increased 254%. Two hundred fifty-four percent!! WOW.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 9% increase in electrician employment over the next decade, translating to over 80,000 new jobs.
A recent study indicates that approximately 50% of Gen Z workers are considering blue-collar professions, including electrical work, due to diminishing confidence in the value of traditional college degrees.nypost.com
Although I am not Gen Z, I have been there…..I got myself a 4-year college degree and while I enjoyed the college experience, I found that I was not satisfied with that career path. Enter my father, who worked with a guy that was brother to a guy that owned a small electrical company. I decided to go blue collar and ended up loving electrician work. I made a 21-year career out of it that propelled me to overseeing maintenance at a hospital.
In many cases, entering the electrical field requires very little cash. You need tools and clothing of course but most non-union companies will pay for or subsidize courses and union companies have internal training courses. But apprenticeship, on-the-job training, is the primary means of education for an electrician. This means that you GET PAID to learn.
Good source of information: bluecollaredu.com
Another good source in Tennessee: https://www.gobuildtennessee.com/
Go research your city or area. There are lots of great resources to get you started
Let us know how you got started in your trade in the comment section and don’t forget to like and follow!
things happen on the job
The demand for electricians in the United States is experiencing significant growth, and demand equals increasing wages. Since I started as an apprentice at $6.50/hour, wages have increased 254%. Two hundred fifty-four percent!! WOW.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 9% increase in electrician employment over the next decade, translating to over 80,000 new jobs.
A recent study indicates that approximately 50% of Gen Z workers are considering blue-collar professions, including electrical work, due to diminishing confidence in the value of traditional college degrees.nypost.com
Although I am not Gen Z, I have been there…..I got myself a 4-year college degree and while I enjoyed the college experience, I found that I was not satisfied with that career path. Enter my father, who worked with a guy that was brother to a guy that owned a small electrical company. I decided to go blue collar and ended up loving electrician work. I made a 21-year career out of it that propelled me to overseeing maintenance at a hospital.
In many cases, entering the electrical field requires very little cash. You need tools and clothing of course but most non-union companies will pay for or subsidize courses and union companies have internal training courses. But apprenticeship, on-the-job training, is the primary means of education for an electrician. This means that you GET PAID to learn.
Good source of information: bluecollaredu.com
Another good source in Tennessee: https://www.gobuildtennessee.com/
Go research your city or area. There are lots of great resources to get you started
Let us know how you got started in your trade in the comment section and don’t forget to like and follow!
Pipefitters
Pipefitting is a skilled trade that's in high demand.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment for pipefitters will increase 6% from 2023 to 2033, which is faster than the average for all occupations. This translates to about 43,300 new openings each year.
Check this link out for some good information: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes472152.htm
To remain competitive, pipefitters can consider gaining certification in additional construction specialties.
Good source of information: https://bluecollaredu.com/industrial-careers/
Another good source in Tennessee: https://www.gobuildtennessee.com/careers/plumbers-pipefitters-steamfitters/
Go research your city or area. There are lots of great resources to get you started
Let us know how you got started in your trade in the comment section and don’t forget to like and follow us!
buckle-less belt
The demand for electricians in the United States is experiencing significant growth, and demand equals increasing wages. Since I started as an apprentice at $6.50/hour, wages have increased 254%. Two hundred fifty-four percent!! WOW.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 9% increase in electrician employment over the next decade, translating to over 80,000 new jobs.
A recent study indicates that approximately 50% of Gen Z workers are considering blue-collar professions, including electrical work, due to diminishing confidence in the value of traditional college degrees.nypost.com
Although I am not Gen Z, I have been there…..I got myself a 4-year college degree and while I enjoyed the college experience, I found that I was not satisfied with that career path. Enter my father, who worked with a guy that was brother to a guy that owned a small electrical company. I decided to go blue collar and ended up loving electrician work. I made a 21-year career out of it that propelled me to overseeing maintenance at a hospital.
In many cases, entering the electrical field requires very little cash. You need tools and clothing of course but most non-union companies will pay for or subsidize courses and union companies have internal training courses. But apprenticeship, on-the-job training, is the primary means of education for an electrician. This means that you GET PAID to learn.
Good source of information: bluecollaredu.com
Another good source in Tennessee: https://www.gobuildtennessee.com/
Go research your city or area. There are lots of great resources to get you started
Let us know how you got started in your trade in the comment section and don’t forget to like and follow!
Protect your hands
The demand for electricians in the United States is experiencing significant growth, and demand equals increasing wages. Since I started as an apprentice at $6.50/hour, wages have increased 254%. Two hundred fifty-four percent!! WOW.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 9% increase in electrician employment over the next decade, translating to over 80,000 new jobs.
A recent study indicates that approximately 50% of Gen Z workers are considering blue-collar professions, including electrical work, due to diminishing confidence in the value of traditional college degrees.nypost.com
Although I am not Gen Z, I have been there…..I got myself a 4-year college degree and while I enjoyed the college experience, I found that I was not satisfied with that career path. Enter my father, who worked with a guy that was brother to a guy that owned a small electrical company. I decided to go blue collar and ended up loving electrician work. I made a 21-year career out of it that propelled me to overseeing maintenance at a hospital.
In many cases, entering the electrical field requires very little cash. You need tools and clothing of course but most non-union companies will pay for or subsidize courses and union companies have internal training courses. But apprenticeship, on-the-job training, is the primary means of education for an electrician. This means that you GET PAID to learn.
Good source of information: bluecollaredu.com
Another good source in Tennessee: https://www.gobuildtennessee.com/
Go research your city or area. There are lots of great resources to get you started
Let us know how you got started in your trade in the comment section and don’t forget to like and follow!
Monday Mornings aren’t easy
The demand for electricians in the United States is experiencing significant growth, and demand equals increasing wages. Since I started as an apprentice at $6.50/hour, wages have increased 254%. Two hundred fifty-four percent!! WOW.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 9% increase in electrician employment over the next decade, translating to over 80,000 new jobs.
A recent study indicates that approximately 50% of Gen Z workers are considering blue-collar professions, including electrical work, due to diminishing confidence in the value of traditional college degrees.nypost.com
Although I am not Gen Z, I have been there…..I got myself a 4-year college degree and while I enjoyed the college experience, I found that I was not satisfied with that career path. Enter my father, who worked with a guy that was brother to a guy that owned a small electrical company. I decided to go blue collar and ended up loving electrician work. I made a 21-year career out of it that propelled me to overseeing maintenance at a hospital.
In many cases, entering the electrical field requires very little cash. You need tools and clothing of course but most non-union companies will pay for or subsidize courses and union companies have internal training courses. But apprenticeship, on-the-job training, is the primary means of education for an electrician. This means that you GET PAID to learn.
Good source of information: bluecollaredu.com
Another good source in Tennessee: https://www.gobuildtennessee.com/
Go research your city or area. There are lots of great resources to get you started
Let us know how you got started in your trade in the comment section and don’t forget to like and follow!
Spinout Paint roller cleaning device
The demand for electricians in the United States is experiencing significant growth, and demand equals increasing wages. Since I started as an apprentice at $6.50/hour, wages have increased 254%. Two hundred fifty-four percent!! WOW.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 9% increase in electrician employment over the next decade, translating to over 80,000 new jobs.
A recent study indicates that approximately 50% of Gen Z workers are considering blue-collar professions, including electrical work, due to diminishing confidence in the value of traditional college degrees.nypost.com
Although I am not Gen Z, I have been there…..I got myself a 4-year college degree and while I enjoyed the college experience, I found that I was not satisfied with that career path. Enter my father, who worked with a guy that was brother to a guy that owned a small electrical company. I decided to go blue collar and ended up loving electrician work. I made a 21-year career out of it that propelled me to overseeing maintenance at a hospital.
In many cases, entering the electrical field requires very little cash. You need tools and clothing of course but most non-union companies will pay for or subsidize courses and union companies have internal training courses. But apprenticeship, on-the-job training, is the primary means of education for an electrician. This means that you GET PAID to learn.
Good source of information: bluecollaredu.com
Another good source in Tennessee: https://www.gobuildtennessee.com/
Go research your city or area. There are lots of great resources to get you started
Let us know how you got started in your trade in the comment section and don’t forget to like and follow!
duluth fire hose relaxed fit cargo pants
The demand for electricians in the United States is experiencing significant growth, and demand equals increasing wages. Since I started as an apprentice at $6.50/hour, wages have increased 254%. Two hundred fifty-four percent!! WOW.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 9% increase in electrician employment over the next decade, translating to over 80,000 new jobs.
A recent study indicates that approximately 50% of Gen Z workers are considering blue-collar professions, including electrical work, due to diminishing confidence in the value of traditional college degrees.nypost.com
Although I am not Gen Z, I have been there…..I got myself a 4-year college degree and while I enjoyed the college experience, I found that I was not satisfied with that career path. Enter my father, who worked with a guy that was brother to a guy that owned a small electrical company. I decided to go blue collar and ended up loving electrician work. I made a 21-year career out of it that propelled me to overseeing maintenance at a hospital.
In many cases, entering the electrical field requires very little cash. You need tools and clothing of course but most non-union companies will pay for or subsidize courses and union companies have internal training courses. But apprenticeship, on-the-job training, is the primary means of education for an electrician. This means that you GET PAID to learn.
Good source of information: bluecollaredu.com
Another good source in Tennessee: https://www.gobuildtennessee.com/
Go research your city or area. There are lots of great resources to get you started
Let us know how you got started in your trade in the comment section and don’t forget to like and follow!
rechargeable headlamp
rechargeable headlamp
“I dropped a flashlight down a wall one time. . . no, I couldn’t use a magnet to retrieve it. . . it was aluminum.This multifunction headlamp would have solved my problem.” ~Jerry
Thanks for the Handy Helper suggestion, Jerry. You can find this item and many more like it on Amazon.
#HandyHelpers #Solutions #BlueCollarTrades
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ooking to start a career in the trades? @GoBuildTN has incredible resources to help you get started! Check them out: https://gobuildtennessee.com #bluecollarstrong
support and appreciate the trades
We all know that one hardworking guy or gal—the one who stays late to fix our car, shows up early to beat the weather on a construction site, or answers the call when the heat goes out on the coldest night of the year. 💪⚒️
They keep the world running, often without a second thought. So how do we show them their value? How do we encourage them?
Drop your best ways to support and appreciate the hardworking men and women in the trades below! ⬇️ Let’s give them the recognition they deserve. #BlueCollarProud #ThankATradeWorker #HardHatHeroes
Electricians
The demand for electricians in the United States is experiencing significant growth, and demand equals increasing wages. Since I started as an apprentice at $6.50/hour, wages have increased 254%. Two hundred fifty-four percent!! WOW.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 9% increase in electrician employment over the next decade, translating to over 80,000 new jobs.
A recent study indicates that approximately 50% of Gen Z workers are considering blue-collar professions, including electrical work, due to diminishing confidence in the value of traditional college degrees.nypost.com
Although I am not Gen Z, I have been there…..I got myself a 4-year college degree and while I enjoyed the college experience, I found that I was not satisfied with that career path. Enter my father, who worked with a guy that was brother to a guy that owned a small electrical company. I decided to go blue collar and ended up loving electrician work. I made a 21-year career out of it that propelled me to overseeing maintenance at a hospital.
In many cases, entering the electrical field requires very little cash. You need tools and clothing of course but most non-union companies will pay for or subsidize courses and union companies have internal training courses. But apprenticeship, on-the-job training, is the primary means of education for an electrician. This means that you GET PAID to learn.
Good source of information: bluecollaredu.com
Another good source in Tennessee: https://www.gobuildtennessee.com/
Go research your city or area. There are lots of great resources to get you started
Let us know how you got started in your trade in the comment section and don’t forget to like and follow!