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349,000 CONSTRUCTION JOBS OPEN IN 2026 (ABC)

Your next career is in the skilled trades

Changing careers or leaving the military? Find the program, then find the money to pay for it. No four-year degree required.

349,000
Construction jobs open in 2026 (ABC, 2026)
$63K+
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Find the money before you pick the program

Eight questions. See what WIOA, Workforce Pell, and the GI Bill may cover, with a plain-English result like the one on the right.

Funding Eligibility Check

Know if your training is free before you enroll

Eight questions. A plain-English summary of whether you qualify for WIOA, Workforce Pell, GI Bill, or other programs — and exactly what to do next.

  • WIOA + Workforce Pell + GI Bill
  • Links to your local workforce board
  • Under 2 minutes to complete
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WIOA ITA — Likely eligible. Contact your local workforce board.
Workforce Pell — Program length qualifies. Complete FAFSA to confirm.
GI Bill — Requires veteran status. Not applicable.

All free tools

How it works

From career switch to first paycheck — we'll show you the funding too

1

Tell us where you're starting

Your current situation, location, and the trade you're curious about. Browse free. Create an account to save your work.

2

See programs — and how to pay

Filter by trade, schedule (day, evening, online), cost, and start date. Each listing shows funding you may qualify for.

3

Apply with a funding plan

Apply directly or request info. We show you what WIOA, Workforce Pell, and the GI Bill may cover before you commit.

Programs enrolling now

Examples of the kinds of listings you will find in the directory. Every listing shows what the provider published; confirm details with them before you apply.

Coastal Carolina Community College — HVAC

12-month certificate with day and evening classes. Ask the college whether the program qualifies for Workforce Pell, which launched July 2026.

Community CollegeAsk About Workforce PellEnrolling Now

Verify details with the provider before you apply.

Helmets to Hardhats — Veterans to the Trades

Free national program connecting transitioning service members and veterans to registered apprenticeships in the building trades.

VeteransFree ProgramApprenticeship

Verify details with the provider before you apply.

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Adult and Youth Skilled Trades are rich resources for job seekers and have proven extremely valuable to our job seekers.

NCWorks
North Carolina’s statewide workforce system

We have made their sites available to our students as a great resource to understand and learn about skilled trades. There are so many resources for our students to learn how to pursue a career in skilled trades — and tools to use even for other industries. And it’s free!

Niagara College
Ontario, Canada

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