FACT: Construction workers earn good hourly wages and benefits.
FACT: But they may only work nine months out of the year.
FACT: Financial troubles affect work performance and cause people to drop out of the trades each year.
The building and construction trades can offer many benefits — good pay, wage increases, health insurance and pension plans. But unemployment can be a major challenge, especially for new apprentices, who are particularly vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the construction industry.
Financial Tools for the Trades is specifically designed for the building and construction trades. The skills apprentices learn help them weather the cycles of the construction industry and get the things they want in life.
Good money management skills are another tool that apprentices can add to their toolbelts!
