Helping You Start and Succeed in a Skilled Trade Career

Whether you’re fresh out of high school, a military veteran, or changing careers, TradeCareerPath.com was built to guide you through every step of your skilled trade journey - from apprenticeships and certifications to licensing and career placement.

Meet Brad Fishbein

Licensed Assessor | Trade Career Advocate | Field Educator

Brad Fishbein inspecting HVAC system

TradeCareerPath.com was founded by Brad Fishbein, a Florida Licensed Assessor, technical editor, and hands-on industry veteran with over 15 years of real-world experience.

Brad began in residential inspections and environmental consulting, then expanded his focus to education and licensing across construction, HVAC, electrical, and welding fields.

“I started TradeCareerPath to give people what I wish I had - honest, no-nonsense advice about how to actually break into the trades.”

Why Trust Brad?

✅ Florida Licensed Assessor (since 2011)
✅ 15+ years of experience across trades and inspections
✅ Contributor to thousands of training hours and licensing guides
✅ Trusted by inspectors, educators, and trade school networks
✅ Passionate about empowering workers, not selling fear

Brad’s role isn’t just behind the scenes - he helps write, review, and fact-check many of the most-read guides on this site.

Why TradeCareerPath Exists

There’s no shortage of confusing or outdated info online. Whether you’re training to become an electrician or researching welding certifications, the path isn’t always clear.

Brad created TradeCareerPath.com to solve that.

Here, you’ll find:

  • Career checklists backed by state agencies
  • Step-by-step licensing guides (by state and trade)
  • School comparison tools and funding info
  • Field-tested advice from real professionals
  • Zero hype. No sales pitch.

Our goal is simple: help you build a career that builds America.

Explore Trade Schools

Looking for a clear path into a skilled career? Our Trade School Guide covers everything you need to make the right choice:

  • Clear licensing steps by trade and state
  • Comparisons of trade schools, apprenticeships, and funding
  • Career outlooks, salary data, and job demand forecasts
  • Tools to prep for exams, certifications, and interviews
  • ✅ No upsells - just helpful, practical advice

Got Questions?

We’re here to help.

Reach out to Brad or the TradeCareerPath team →

Let’s build a career you can be proud of - together.