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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!

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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/

APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 5th!

DSG is accepting applications for our
Education Connection Scholarship!

Help Wanted!
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The trade industries cannot be outsourced.

People who live and work in buildings will always need electricians, plumbers, HVAC/R techs, and other workers who bring light, water, and comfort to their world. Right now, there 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! So if you want a job, you can find one. How many degrees can say that?

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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 can build, maintain and upgrade some of the most critical 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.

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Planning the rest of your life can be a big job.
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You may not need a lot of college (or the loans that come with it) to find the perfect career! Whether you are interested in becoming an electrician, plumber, HVAC/R technician, or any other trade career – 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.

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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 may 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! – Deadline April 5!

Click here to see the past winners.

Become A Donor

Whatever your relationship to the trades, supporting these industries is now more critical than ever. It’s unfortunate that 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 for 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.

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About DSG

Dakota Supply Group (DSG) is celebrating our 125th Anniversary and has worked hard at making a name for itself 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

Headquartered in Plymouth, MN, DSG is proudly independent and one of the Midwest’s most diverse wholesale distributors of innovative products and solutions for the following industries: electrical; plumbing; HVAC/R; utility; communications; automation; waterworks; and on-site sewer, water, and well. DSG is a 100% employee-owned company with more than 970 employee-owners in more than 52 locations across seven states; Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.