Building Your Future
There's an incredible opportunity for skilled tradespeople today at Skilcraft and throughout the industry. We invite you to find out more about what an exciting career in the Trades could mean for you.
What We Can Offer
Imagine coming into work and crafting high-precision medical devices that will be used to save lives. Or fabricating vital parts used that allow airplanes to safely carry millions of people every day. Or designing and manufacturing a component that will soon be in outer space.
As one of the leading advanced manufacturing firms in the region, Skilcraft has a proud history of making products that have served industries and customers across the globe. We are professional tradespeople applying our training, knowledge and creativity to meet the challenges of 21st century manufacturing.
We invite you to learn more about what a career in the Trades - and especially at Skilcraft - could mean for your future.
Start Your Career Faster
Apprentices begin working on projects immediately, gaining valuable experience and certifications.
Better Starting Salaries
US News & World Report showed that entry-level sheet metal workers earn $52,000 per year (a few thousand more than the average college graduate)
Get a Jump Start on Your Career
While college degrees take 4+ years, trade school students graduate and start earning after about 2 years
Greater Affordability
According to a CollegeBoard survey, college can cost $10,000 or more a year; trade schools are much more affordable and many offer grants and scholarships
Love Your Work
A recent survey by Angi.com found that 83% of skilled trade workers report being satisfied with their profession
Good to know...
Our Involvement
Skilcraft is committed to helping the Trades continue to grow and thrive as is demonstrated by all the ways our team is involved in supporting those efforts in our community and beyond:
- Skilcraft was selected by Build & Elevate Northern Kentucky (BE NKY) as one of their partners helping BE NKY set its strategy to ensure a vibrant business environment
- We are a member of the Boone County Schools Business Roundtable
- We serve on the Gateway Community College Perkins Advisory Board
- Skilcraft is partnering with Navigo to introduce high school students to careers in manufacturing
- We also partner with the Boone Area Technology Center to create internships at Skilcraft and to provide employment opportunities at graduation
A personal invitation...
If you would like more information about student tours or exploring a career in manufacturing, reach out to me via the form below.
Dean McKay
Director - Organizational Development
