Explore the Trades · Built for the Bay

Built for the Bay

Explore the Trades

Find the trade that fits you.

Real careers. Real pay. No four-year degree required. Explore the major trades below — what the work is, what it pays in the Bay Area, and exactly how to get started. The 11tracks marked “At the event” will have hands-on activations on September 23.

Electrical trade in action

Electrical

Power everything — from homes to the data centers running AI.

HVAC/R trade in action

HVAC/R

Keep people comfortable — heating, cooling, and refrigeration.

Plumbing & Pipefitting trade in action

Plumbing & Pipefitting

Move water, gas, and energy through every building.

Carpentry & Framing trade in action

Carpentry & Framing

Build the structure of everything — frame to finish.

Welding & Ironwork trade in action

Welding & Ironwork

Join steel — bridges, stadiums, and skylines.

Roofing trade in action

Roofing

Protect every building from the top down.

Solar & Renewables trade in action

Solar & Renewables

Build the clean-energy grid, panel by panel.

Masonry & Concrete trade in action

Masonry & Concrete

Shape the foundations and walls that last generations.

Landscaping & Hardscaping trade in action

Landscaping & Hardscaping

Design and build outdoor spaces people love.

Pool Construction & Service trade in action

Pool Construction & Service

Build and maintain backyard escapes.

Pest Control trade in action

Pest Control

Protect homes and businesses — science meets service.

Painting & Finishing trade in action

Painting & Finishing

Protect and finish every surface, inside and out.

Heavy Equipment Operation trade in action

Heavy Equipment Operation

Move earth and build the big stuff.

General Contracting trade in action

General Contracting

Lead the build — from blueprint to ribbon-cutting.

Facilities & Maintenance trade in action

Facilities & Maintenance

Keep stadiums, campuses, and buildings running.

Manufacturing & Fabrication trade in action

Manufacturing & Fabrication

Make the parts and products that build everything else.

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