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
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
- Focused on 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There’s no shortage of confusing or outdated info online.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 as 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
- Field-tested advice from real professionals
- Zero hype. No sales pitch.
The site exists to make licensing, training, and career steps easier to follow.
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 and apprenticeships
- Career outlooks, salary data, and job demand forecasts
- Tools to prep for exams, certifications, and interviews
- No upsells - just practical advice
Got Questions?
We’re here to help.