Artists who wish to make a career with their drawing and painting talent — especially if they're motor-minded as well — may find their niche in creating custom paint jobs with automotive airbrushing.  Founded during the 1950s, the art form has grown in popularity over the last several years due to its prevalence on TV reality shows like 'American Chopper' and 'Rides.'  Airbrush artists use small, air-operated tools to project paints, inks and dyes onto fiberglass or steel vehicle surfaces.    Read More

The profession of massage therapy has grown exponentially over the last decade, with the industry generating some $12.1 billion in revenues in 2015. Employment in the field rose 19 percent between 2011 and 2015 in accordance with demand; some 39.1 million U.S. adults acknowledged getting a massage at least once between July 2014 and July of 2015. Today’s therapists are in demand at spas, resorts, hotels, sports facilities and other places where clients need relief from pain and stress, and that demand continues to rise. A 22 percent growth arc is projected in the profession in the U.S. between 2014 and 2024.    Read More

If you're pursuing a career in welding you'll likely want to master the skill of MIG welding, a term that originally stood for 'Metal Inert Gas' and stuck through the years even after other gases came into use. Fortunately, MIG welding is one of the easiest welding processes to learn. It's efficient because it requires neither heavy cleanup nor frequent interruptions for rod changing, slag chipping or weld brushing. It's versatile enough to be used in multiple positions and can join everything from stainless steel to aluminum. MIG welding is most commonly used in the automotive, construction and high-production manufacturing segments, and a machine you can use in your garage is relatively inexpensive.    Read More

When the temperatures rise in the summer months, so does the demand for HVAC technicians – the professionals responsible for installing, troubleshooting and repairing air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems. And as the seasons change and the temperature drops... demand still rises!  Entry level HVAC jobs offer year-round opportunities to start in a growing, in-demand field.    Read More