Carpentry
Learn what carpentry actually demands day-to-day, then take diagnostics for base fit and for subtypes like finish work, framing, cabinet making, and restoration.
Open Carpentry HubTrade Hubs
Plumbing
Learn what plumbing actually demands day-to-day, then take diagnostics for physical tolerance, problem-solving under pressure, sanitation realities, and residential, service, and commercial paths.
Open Plumbing HubElectrical
Learn what electrical work actually demands day-to-day, then take diagnostics for troubleshooting style, safety mindset, precision tolerance, code discipline, and residential, commercial, or industrial paths.
Open Electrical HubWelding
Learn what welding actually demands day-to-day, then take diagnostics covering heat tolerance, posture strain, precision standards, safety discipline, and paths like fabrication, structural, pipe, and repair welding.
Open Welding HubMasonry
Learn what masonry actually demands day-to-day, then take diagnostics for base fit and for paths like bricklaying, stone masonry, concrete finishing, hardscape & pavers, and restoration work.
Open Masonry HubUse Trades Diagnostics Like a Fit Filter
Trades aren’t one thing. The same “I want a hands-on job” can mean wildly different day-to-day realities — jobsite chaos vs shop systems, speed vs precision, service calls vs new builds, solo focus vs constant coordination. These diagnostics help you narrow the lane before you commit.
What the quizzes are for
A quick reality-alignment check. They surface whether you’re likely to tolerate the workflow: pace, repetition, physical demands, standards, and problem conditions — not whether you’re “smart enough.”
Why trades need this
Lots of people don’t wash out because they can’t learn the skills. They wash out because the daily environment doesn’t match them: noise, weather, tight timelines, dirty conditions, or the kind of precision a specialty demands.
How to use the hub
Start with a hub, take the base diagnostic, then run one specialization diagnostic. Compare two paths that seem close. The goal isn’t “pick perfectly” — it’s to stop exploring blindly.
What a result actually means
Strong fit = your preferences match the typical demands. Mixed fit = environment matters a lot. Low fit = the workflow will probably grind you down — which usually means your strengths belong in a different trade or a different specialization inside the same trade.
How the Trades Section Works
- Hub page: overview + reality check + links to diagnostics.
- Base diagnostic: “Does this trade fit me at all?”
- Leaf diagnostics: “Would I fit this specialization?”