Career guides
HVAC Technician
Certificate programs of 6 months to 2 years, then long-term on-the-job training; or a multi-year apprenticeship
Electrician
4- or 5-year apprenticeship, about 2,000 paid OJT hours per year plus classroom
Plumber
4- or 5-year apprenticeship, about 2,000 paid OJT hours per year plus classroom
CDL Truck Driver
Truck-driving school or community college program of 3–6 months, then several weeks of OJT
Forklift Operator
On-the-job; forklifts may take only a few days to learn