Richard Harris is an electrician from Mississippi. He knew nothing of Skillwork when he came across our website, but he took a chance by filling out an application. Our recruiter called him, brought him on board and the rest is history.

The trades industry used to be every man for himself, but times are changing. <p> Today, it’s all about teamwork. <p> In this era of a technical and mechanical revolution, both the older and newer generations have valuable knowledge they can share to help their fellow worker and the industry grow. <p> In our most recent episode of TPSW, host Michael Peatrowsky sits down with industrial maintenance technician, Houston Enlow. Together they discuss the value of asking questions, sharing knowledge and working together to improve your ability to get the job done right. 💪🏼 <p> We don’t need to be embarrassed to admit that we may need some help in certain areas of our craft. <p> Every question that goes unasked is a missed opportunity to learn and gain new skills. <p> Learn more about how you can improve your skills AND your character in our latest episode. <p> Main Takeaways: <p> 🛠 | Being a Jack of all trades is better for general maintenance technicians. <p> 🛠 | Having maintenance teams increases the number of ways you can fix a problem. <p> 🛠 | You can’t be prepared for everything—there will always be new problems to solve. <p> 🛠 | A willingness to help and teach one another will make the trades industry better. <p> Timecodes: <p> ⏰ 00:00-04:14 | How Houston got education and experience at the same time <p> ⏰ 04:15-08:32 | Gaining certification and the value in asking questions <p> ⏰ 08:33-11:27 | Things you should know when planning your trades career <p> ⏰ 11:28-14:59 | How the older generation can help improve the trades industry <p> Quotes: <p> 💬 “If you’re an overall maintenance technician, it’s better to be a Jack of all trades, because you’ll typically run into a little bit of everything.” - Houston Enlow, Industrial Maintenance Technician <p> 💬 “The more people you have looking at one problem, the more possibilities you’re going to have on how to fix it.” - Houston Enlow, Industrial Maintenance Technician <p> 💬 “There’s no way to completely learn every aspect of your job. No matter how long you study, there will always be something new and random that will pop up that you’ll have to work out.” - Houston Enlow, Industrial Maintenance Technician <p> 💬 “The older generation of mechanics don’t want to train the young guys because they’re scared they’re going to take their jobs. But then they wonder why there aren’t any young guys in the field, and it’s because they don’t want to help them learn.” - Michael Peatrowsky, Director of Operations at Skillwork <p> ————————————————- <p> Connect with Skillwork: <p> - Skillwork’s website: www.skillwork.com <p> - Skillwork’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork <p> - Skillwork’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw <p> Reach out to Rveal: <p> - Rveal’s website: rveal.media <p> - Rveal’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia/ <p> - Rveal’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw <p>

<p>Modern technology has allowed hard-working skilled tradesman to have the stability they need while feeding the adventure they crave.</p> <p>If you’re an experienced skilled worker with responsibilities to fulfill and a hunger for new experiences, we have great news—you don’t have to choose between stability and adventure.&nbsp;</p> <p>You can have both. 👍</p> <p>In our most recent episode, host Michael Peatrowsky sits down with Keith Hatcher, traveling industrial mechanic for Skillwork. They discuss how working for Skillwork has provided Keith with the chance to travel, enhance his trade skills knowledge and experience exciting new opportunities.</p> <p>For more information on how you can succeed as a travelling skilled worker in the trade industry, check out skillwork.com/resources.</p> <p>Main Takeaways:</p> <p>🛠 | Working on the road gives you opportunities to learn something new and exciting every day.</p> <p>🛠 | The skilled trades will never die because there will always be a need to fix what’s broken.</p> <p>🛠 | Showing care in onboarding and training periods makes employees want to stick around.</p> <p>🛠 | If you’re willing to give your all, Skillwork will be willing to help you succeed.</p> <p>Timecodes:</p> <p>⏰ 00:00-05:01 | The expectations and realties of being a travelling mechanic.</p> <p>⏰ 05:01-07:20 | Are the skilled trades really dying?</p> <p>⏰ 07:20-13:31 | The importance of training and onboarding to completion.</p> <p>⏰ 13:31-17:50 | How Skillwork honors the dignity of the skilled worker.</p> <p>Quotes:</p> <p>💬 “As long as you get out there and you’re willing to learn and put your all into it, they’ll always be willing to jump in there and help.” - Keith Hatcher, Industrial Mechanic at Skillwork</p> <p>💬 “The skilled trades aren’t dying, the number of people going into them is declining. There’s a higher demand and need than ever but not enough people to meet that demand.” - Michael Peatrowsky, Director of Operations at Skillwork</p> <p>💬 “It really says a lot about Skillwork that the CEO actually calls and talks to you. How often does an employer call and genuinely wants to make sure that everything is up to par and good?” - Keith Hatcher, Industrial Mechanic at Skillwork</p> <p>💬 “People have expectations of you at your job, but you also have expectations of them to communicate what you are supposed to do.” - Keith Hatcher, Industrial Mechanic at Skillwork</p> <p>————————————————-</p> <p>Connect with Skillwork:</p> <p>- Skillwork’s website: www.skillwork.com</p> <p>- Skillwork’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork</p> <p>- Skillwork’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw</p> <p>Reach out to Rveal:</p> <p>- Rveal’s website: rveal.media</p> <p>- Rveal’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia/</p> <p>- Rveal’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw</p>

A successful and long-lasting career in the trades IS possible. 👊 <p> It’s not for the faint of heart, but for the skilled worker that's willing to listen to whatever source of wisdom that may come and persevere before the most difficult challenges. <p> A career in the trades can be the ticket to your redemption story and the open door you’ve been looking for. 🤝 <p> 🛠 The Proud Skilled Worker had the opportunity to interview Jeff Robertson, an industrial maintenance technician who has an incredible redemption story that is sure to inspire you. <p> Find ways you can add value to your career, bringing longevity and success through simple steps and a relationship with Skillwork. <p> Listen to our latest episode and reach out to us today at www.Skillwork.com 💪 <p> Main Takeaways: <p> 🛠 | Your redemption story is waiting for you and Skillwork can help <p> 🛠 | A career in the trades is a great way to advance your expertise and knowledge <p> 🛠 | Persistence will help any skilled worker find success in their career <p> 🛠 | Your on the job training is many times more valuable than schooling <p> Timecodes: <p> ⏰ 00:00 - 04:27 | What a career in the trades looks like with a redemption story <p> ⏰ 04:27 - 10:24 | The biggest challenges the industry is facing today in America <p> ⏰ 10:24 -12:44 | Discover the secret to becoming a well-rounded skilled worker <p> ⏰ 12:44 - 16:58 | Learn to listen and persevere to have a successful career in the trades <p> Quotes: <p> 💬 “Technology is evolving so quickly that you have to take refresher courses if you’re not continuously working with it to keep up.” - Jeff Robertson, Industrial Maintenance Technician <p> 💬 “In today’s job market, OJT counts more than schooling.” - Jeff Robertson, Industrial Maintenance Technician <p> 💬 “The secret to becoming a good, well-rounded technician is learning to listen and not count somebody out immediately.” - Jeff Robertson, Industrial Maintenance Technician <p> 💬 “I think perseverance is a great attribute for a mechanic or electrician because it won’t get fixed if you give up.” - Jeff Robertson, Industrial Maintenance Technician <p> ————————————————- <p> Connect with Skillwork: <p> - Skillwork’s website <p> https://skillwork.com/ <p> - Skillwork’s LinkedIn <p> https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork <p> - Skillwork’s YouTube channel <p> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw <p> Reach out to Rveal: <p> - Rveal’s website <p> https://site.rveal.media/ <p> - Rveal’s LinkedIn <p> https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia <p> - Rveal’s YouTube channel <p> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw <p>

Want to find out how to level up in your career or small business? ⬇️ <p> Hard work, dedication, and doing whatever’s necessary to learn is what it takes to become successful. <p> If you have the passion and right attitude, you’ll find yourself moving up. 👊🏼 <p> Sometimes it just takes a change in perspective. <p> In this episode of The Proud Skilled Worker, we hear from Dan Shoemaker, President of Shoemaker Demolition Inc. He started his career hauling with a beat up Toyota Tacoma and modified jet ski trailer, and grew to starting his own company. <p> You don’t want to miss his advice! Check it out. <p> Main Takeaways: <p> 🛠 | Your outlook determines your outcome <p> 🛠 | If you want to move up in your career, be persistent <p> 🛠 | Tradesmen who excel in the little things will be most successful <p> 🛠 | Anyone can be successful with enough hard work <p> Timecodes: <p> ⏰ 00:00-07:34 | Starting from the ground up: Dan’s business journey <p> ⏰ 07:34-10:13 | How do I get my employer to invest in my training? <p> ⏰ 10:13-15:55 | Flip your perspective <p> ⏰ 15:55-20:59 | Dan’s take on trends in the industry <p> Quotes: <p> 💬 “If you want to build a lead, you have to follow. Buckle down, focus in and be like, I’m going to grind this out, I’m going to learn, I’m going to make myself valuable, I’m going to educate myself on this.” - Dan Shoemaker, President of Shoemaker Demolition Inc. <p> 💬 “There’s so much noise for business owners…you have to prove it to show you have what it takes.” - Dan Shoemaker, President of Shoemaker Demolition Inc. <p> 💬 “The second you take complete responsibility for every aspect of your life—the good, the bad, and the ugly—then you can really start to shift the course of your life.” - Dan Shoemaker, President of Shoemaker Demolition Inc. <p> 💬 “Focus on solutions and get really practical about what is in your control. Think about what you can control today, not what’s happening in the world.” - Dan Shoemaker, President of Shoemaker Demolition Inc. <p> ————————————————- <p> Get in touch with Dan: <p> https://www.shoemakerdemo.com/ <p> Connect with Skillwork: <p> - Skillwork’s website: www.skillwork.com <p> - Skillwork’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork <p> - Skillwork’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw <p> Reach out to Rveal: <p> - Rveal’s website: rveal.media <p> - Rveal’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia/ <p> - Rveal’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw <p>

<p>Do you know how to grow your career in the trades? 👀</p> <p>Every skilled worker is looking for the opportunity, training, and consistency that will help them be successful and financially stable as they pursue their trades career.</p> <p>At Skillwork, we want to help you find that opportunity and get you the training you need. 💪🏼</p> <p>🛠️ The Proud Skilled Worker brings you another great episode with Sam Overturf, an Electro Mechanic who shares from his experience growing his trades career.</p> <p>If you want to learn the ins and outs of a trades career and how you can find success with or without a college degree, then THIS is the episode for you.</p> <p>Main Takeaways:</p> <p>🛠 Work with the mentality to learn new skills and expand your expertise</p> <p>🛠 Skilled workers will increase their worth when they ask questions to grow in their trade</p> <p>🛠 You don’t need formal education to be successful or financially stable in the trades</p> <p>🛠 On-the-job training will help you grow faster as a skilled worker</p> <p>Timecodes:</p> <p>⏰ 00:00-04:10 | Learn how to grow a career in the trades</p> <p>⏰ 04:10-11:49 | Companies are willing to train the people with the right attitude to learn</p> <p>⏰ 11:49-19:31 | You will grow as a skilled worker when you ask the right questions</p> <p>⏰ 19:31-31:28 | A college degree isn’t required to be successful in the trades</p> <p>Quotes:</p> <p>💬 “When you teach a skill to someone, something you might do every day that they didn’t know how to do before, that’s one less thing you have to worry about.” - Sam Overturf, Electro Mechanic</p> <p>💬 “I don’t feel like the trades eat their young because there’s not enough young to be eaten—the workforce is so depleted.” - Sam Overturf, Electro Mechanic</p> <p>💬 “It’s better to have a maintenance team be reliant on each other instead of all of them servicing individual crisis situations.” - Michael Peatrowsky, Director of Operations</p> <p>💬 “I picked up a tool and said, “I may not know what I’m doing but I am going to give it a shot”. That mentality was something that they respected.” - Sam Overturf, Electro Mechanic</p> <p>————————————————-</p> <p>Connect with Skillwork: &lt;p&gt;</p> <p><br></p> <p>- Skillwork’s website &lt;p&gt;</p> <p>https://skillwork.com/ &lt;p&gt;</p> <p>- Skillwork’s LinkedIn &lt;p&gt;</p> <p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork &lt;p&gt;</p> <p>- Skillwork’s YouTube channel &lt;p&gt;</p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw &lt;p&gt;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Reach out to Rveal: &lt;p&gt;</p> <p><br></p> <p>- Rveal’s website &lt;p&gt;</p> <p>https://site.rveal.media/ &lt;p&gt;</p> <p>- Rveal’s LinkedIn &lt;p&gt;</p> <p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia &lt;p&gt;</p> <p>- Rveal’s YouTube channel &lt;p&gt;</p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw &lt;p&gt;</p>

<p>A career in the trades can be more successful than a 4-year college degree. 🤯</p> <p>The keys to growing a career in the trades start at simply showing up to work and go as far as seeking wisdom, finding a mentor, and perfecting your skills.</p> <p>Today’s economy pays skilled workers really well—sometimes more than most doctors.</p> <p>🛠️ The Proud Skilled Worker’s latest episode is with Louis Bandy, a site superintendent who shares from his 20+ years of experience in the trades.</p> <p>If you’re just getting started or are looking to grow your career with invaluable wisdom from those who have gone before you, then THIS is the episode for you.</p> <p>Main Takeaways:</p> <p>🛠 | Your mindset will determine how much you grow in a trades career</p> <p>🛠 | Asking the right questions will guarantee growth in your career and income</p> <p>🛠 | Take the time to learn from experienced workers who have a wealth of knowledge</p> <p>🛠 | You can make more money in the trades today than many college graduates</p> <p>Timecodes:</p> <p>⏰ 00:00-04:14 | Connect yourself to the right people to grow in your knowledge and career in the trades</p> <p>⏰ 04:14-08:35 | There are no dead-end jobs, just dead-end mindsets</p> <p>⏰ 08:35-11:04 | If you show up and work hard you will build a successful career in the trades</p> <p>⏰ 11:04-16:30 | Learn about a career in the trades before you decide on a college degree path</p> <p>Quotes:</p> <p>💬 “You’ve got to prove yourself every day by showing up early, doing the job, and even more than what they ask for.” - Louis Bandy, Site Superintendent</p> <p>💬 “Without the plumbers, electricians, carpenters and maintenance workers, things don’t get built and things don’t keep running.” - Louis Bandy, Site Superintendent</p> <p>💬 “It’s all about having the mechanical aptitude, learning by watching, and asking questions, which go hand in hand.” - Louis Bandy, Site Superintendent</p> <p>💬 “There are no dead-end jobs, just dead-end mindsets—you can always strive to be better.” - Louis Bandy, Site Superintendent</p> <p>————————————————-</p> Connect with Skillwork: <p> - Skillwork’s website <p> https://skillwork.com/ <p> - Skillwork’s LinkedIn <p> https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork <p> - Skillwork’s YouTube channel <p> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw <p> Reach out to Rveal: <p> - Rveal’s website <p> https://site.rveal.media/ <p> - Rveal’s LinkedIn <p> https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia <p> - Rveal’s YouTube channel <p> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw <p>

What are 5 keys to success for skilled workers? 🛠️ <p>Whether you’re just starting your career in the trades or a seasoned pro, there is always room to grow. <p>When you apply the simple principles of staying in S.H.A.P.E., you position yourself for a strong career in the trades: <p> ⚙️ Show up <p>⚙️ Be Humble <p>⚙️ Have a good Attitude <p>⚙️ Be Patient <p>⚙️ Be Effective <p>The Proud Skilled Worker brings you another great conversation with one of our own, Jack Pierre. Jack is an electrical maintenance technician and shares from his experiences in the field and how other skilled workers can find their own success in the trades. <p>Check out our newest episode here 💪🏼 <p>Main Takeaways: <p>🛠 | Learn the most important skills to succeed <p>🛠 | How to build a healthy work-life relationship <p>🛠 | Find out how to have a great job interview <p>🛠 | Discover the keys to success for a career in the trades <p>Timecodes: <p>⏰ 00:00-05:45 | Building a successful career in the trades <p>⏰ 05:45-12:51 | Learn how you can stay in S.H.A.P.E. as a skilled worker <p>⏰ 12:51 -21:18 | Do your research and ask the right questions in your job interview <p>⏰ 21:18-28:33 | How you can maximize your learning experience at your current job <p>Quotes: <p>💬 “Everybody makes a difference, whether they want to or not.” - Jack Pierre, Electrical Maintenance Technician <p>💬 “S.H.A.P.E. - Show up, be Humble, have a good Attitude, be Patient, and be Effective.” - Jack Pierre, Electrical Maintenance Technician <p>💬 “There's always room for improvement and room to learn—if you're not learning, you're not living.” - Jack Pierre, Electrical Maintenance Technician <p>💬 “Skillwork has done a phenomenal job with showing me that I am important and that I matter.” - Jack Pierre, Electrical Maintenance Technician <p>————————————————- <p>Connect with Skillwork: <p>- Skillwork’s website <p>https://skillwork.com/ <p>- Skillwork’s LinkedIn <p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork <p>- Skillwork’s YouTube channel <p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw <p>Reach out to Rveal: <p>- Rveal’s website <p>https://site.rveal.media/ <p>- Rveal’s LinkedIn <p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia <p>- Rveal’s YouTube channel <p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw <p>