Introduction to the Skilled Labor and Construction Trades Careers

Introduction to the Skilled Labor and Construction Trades Careers

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Publish Date:
May 28, 2025
Category:
Skilled Trades
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July 7, 2021

Topics covered in this video include an overview of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, vehicle maintenance, and construction trades. Mike shares his career journey as a trades professional and educator of over 35 years. His advice to job-seekers is to be a team player, stay curious, maintain a good attitude, be punctual, and to not be afraid to visit a local construction site to ask how to start in the trades.



Speakers: Mike Suhd, Introduction to the Trades, Santa Monica City Trades Intern Program.



Hosted by Michael Jackson and Drew Johnstone. 



Additional Resources:

Pathways at Trade Tech: http://www.lattc.edu/academics/pathways/cmu

Find Local Trade Schools: https://www.trade-schools.net/trades/

How to Start a Worker Co-Op: https://academy.lacooplab.com/course/coophowto

AmeriCorps: https://americorps.gov/serve



This recording is part of the Calling All Trades Workshop Series, presented by the City of Santa Monica Economic Recovery Task Force. More information found at santamonica.gov/economicrecovery

Videos provided to you by the City of Santa Monica.