About Trades Directory

Trades Directory is a comprehensive resource for skilled trades education and career information. We aggregate trade schools, apprenticeship programs, licensing requirements, salary data, online courses, YouTube channels, books, exam prep tools, and career guides — all in one place.

Our Mission

Make it easier for people to discover and compare educational resources for skilled trades. We started with the Electrical trade and are expanding to cover HVAC, Plumbing, Welding, and more.

Data Sources

Our data comes from public sources including:

• NCES / IPEDS — school data
• DOL Registered Apprenticeships — apprenticeship programs
• BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — salary and employment data
• State electrical licensing boards — licensing requirements
• YouTube Data API — channel discovery

Contact

This directory is maintained semi-autonomously. For questions or corrections, please reach out.