GET STARTED!

Schools and scholarships for
electricians, plumbers and HVAC/R techs.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE CAREER:

Earn big without a lot of school!

HELP WANTED!

For every 3 skilled workers leaving the workforce,
only one is entering! The trades need you!

source: http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/skilled-labor-viable-option-youth/

GET STARTED!

Schools and scholarships
for electricians, plumbers &
HVAC/R techs.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE CAREER:

Earn big without a lot of school!

HELP WANTED!

For every 3 skilled workers
leaving the workforce, only
one is entering!
The trades need you!

source: http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/skilled-labor-viable-option-youth/

Help Wanted!
Learn why trade careers are in demand.
Learn More
Careers:
Earn big without a lot of school!
Learn More
Get Started!
Check out schools and scholarships.
Learn More
The trade industries cannot be outsourced.

People who live and work in buildings will always need electricians, plumbers, HVAC/R techs and all of the other workers who bring light and water and comfort to their world. Right now, there just aren’t enough people doing those jobs, and as they retire, there aren’t enough new people coming in. As a result, trade professionals are some of the most sought-after applicants in North America. For example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says the United States needs 75,000 more electrical workers than it currently has! If you want a job, you can find one. How many degrees can say that?

Click here for more resources.
Trade professions are some of the most fun and rewarding careers that exist today.

When you work as an electrician, plumber, HVAC/R tech or utility lineman, you get to build, maintain and upgrade some of the most important parts of our economy’s infrastructure. Best of all, you get to do it while making a great wage – some of the best in the country – in a casual atmosphere with no suits, no briefcases – just you, your skills and your tools.

Click here for more resources.
Planning the rest of your life can be a big job.
Let us help.

You may not need a lot of college (or the loans that come with it) in order to find the perfect career! Whether you are interested in becoming an electrician, plumber, HVAC/R technician or any other trade careers – one of the first steps is to learn about schools that offer the programs and training you need. Use this handy Trade School Finder to locate colleges near you. Most programs only take a year or two, after which you’re ready to start earning and getting on with your life. In addition, DSG has established the DSG Education Connection Fund to provide scholarships for those who wish to join the trade industries. Click here to download our scholarship information sheet. Click here to download a scholarship application form.

Click here for more resources.
Trade School Finder
TRADE CAREER RESOURCES
Want to learn more about your future in the trade industries? Here are some fantastic resources that can help you on your way.
www.explorethetrades.org

Founded in 2005, the Nexstar Legacy Foundation is dedicated to attracting talented individuals to the heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical industries, by inspiring these people to discover the prestige, earning power and stability of careers in these fields. The website features some fun videos, great advice on choosing a career and frequently asked questions about the trades themselves.

Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation

One of the most visible proponents of trade careers is none other than actor, author, and television host Mike Rowe. His program “Dirty Jobs” ran on The Discovery Channel for eight seasons. In 2008, Mike created the mikeroweWORKS Foundation to launch a national PR campaign for skilled labor…more like a one-man crusade.

Student loan debt is the second highest consumer debt category in the United States with more than 44 million borrowers who collectively owe more than $1.5 trillion. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 7 million jobs available across the country, the majority of which don’t require a four-year degree. The site is entertaining and clever, and it includes many resources for anyone who has questions about a future in the trades.

findingmytrade.com

DSG  EDUCATION  CONNECTION FUND  SCHOLARSHIPS

fundDSG has established the DSG Education Connection Fund to provide scholarships for those who wish to join the trade industries. It’s easy to apply, and it may just give you the head start you need. Learn more about scholarships available from the DSG Education Connection Fund:

Click here to download our scholarship information sheet.

Click here to apply today!

Click here to see the past winners.

Become A Donor

No matter what your relationship is to the trades, supporting these industries is now more important than ever. It’s an unfortunate fact that presently young people (and their parents) rarely list the trade professions at the top of their career choices. Your contributions can make a difference.

DSG would like to thank you in advance for your contribution to helping us build a future for all of us. Just by looking at this website, you’re helping to raise awareness of the shortage of tradespeople and elevate the status of a career in these professions.

Click here to download our donor brochure and contribution form.

Click here to view our donors.

About DSG

With roots tracing back to 1868, we at Dakota Supply Group (DSG) have worked hard at making a name for ourselves as a full-line distributor of electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R, communications, utility, automation, and waterworks products and systems. We provide innovative products and experienced service solutions for:

  • Electricians
  • Plumbers
  • HVAC/R technicians
  • Contractors
  • Communication companies
  • City utilities and rural cooperatives
  • Municipal and rural water systems
  • Electric, water and gas utilities interested in the latest in metering technology systems
  • Any company or contractor who utilizes filters and filtration systems

DSG’s corporate headquarters is located in Fargo, North Dakota, with additional North Dakota locations in Bismarck, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Minot, and Williston. In South Dakota, DSG has locations in Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls. DSG’s Minnesota locations are in Alexandria, Austin, Bemidji, Grand Rapids, Ham Lake, Monticello, Oakdale, Plymouth, Rochester, St. Paul and Winona. DSG also has locations in Wisconsin in La Crosse, Plover, and Rice Lake. In Montana, DSG has locations in Billings, Bozeman, Helena, Kalispell, and Missoula.