Skilled Trades
Build Your Skills.
Build Your Future.
Skilled trades offer hands-on paths in fields like construction, welding, HVAC, electrical and manufacturing, with training available through apprenticeships, certifications and two-year programs. It’s a great way to learn a skill, start earning, and build a career you can take with you. Latinos Count can help you explore training options, connect with people working in the trades, and find scholarships and programs to help you get started.

Frequently Asked Questions
What if I want a career where I can work with my hands?
Skilled trades could be a great fit for you. Latinos Count can help you explore careers in construction, manufacturing, automotive, electrical work, welding, and more. We’ll here to help you find a path that matches your strengths and interests.
Do I need to go to a four-year college to build a good career?
Not at all. Many skilled trades offer training, certifications, apprenticeships, and other ways to start earning while you build valuable experience. Latinos Count can help you learn about those options and connect you with the resources you need to get started.
How can I find training or an apprenticeship near me?
Opportunities are closer than you might think. Latinos Count can help connect you with local employers, training programs, and career resources. You can take the next step toward a skilled trade career with confidence.
Skilled Trades Resources
mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship
Build skills. Build a career. College is not the only pathway to a strong career. The mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship supports students...
Northeast Indiana FAME — Advanced Manufacturing Work-Learn
Earn a degree while gaining real-world experience. Northeast Indiana FAME gives students the opportunity to earn while they learn. Participants work...
Learn More Indiana / ScholarTrack
Keep Your Plans On Track. ScholarTrack gives Indiana students and families one place to keep track of important state education and financial-aid...
Indiana Next Level Jobs / Workforce Ready Grant
Earn an in-demand credential with tuition covered. A strong career may begin with a certificate rather than a four-year degree. Indiana’s Workforce...