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THE NEXT GENERATION OF SKILLED TRADES
The future is skilled.
Make it yours.
The world ahead needs people who can build it.
From the systems that power our homes to the spaces where we live and work, skilled trades help shape what comes next. Our mission is to make that future accessible to everyone ready to learn.
Rooted in the Pacific Northwest. Built for your future.
01 / FIND YOUR TRADE
Electrical.
Power your next chapter.
From the first circuit to the systems our communities depend on. Build your understanding of electrical work, one connection at a time.
The trade in everyday life
Electrical work supports lighting, outlets, equipment, and power distribution in homes and commercial buildings. It combines careful planning, attention to safety, and a methodical approach to solving problems.
What you’ll explore
- Understand the circuit
- Explore voltage, current, resistance, and how the parts of a circuit work together. Build the vocabulary to connect electrical theory with everyday systems.
- Read the system
- Get familiar with wiring concepts, common components, and electrical plans. Learn how diagrams help explain where power goes and how a system is organized.
- Develop a safety-first mindset
- Explore tools, materials, and hazard awareness. Practice thinking through a problem systematically and recognizing when work requires qualified supervision.
Explore the systems that keep our world moving.
Explore ElectricalEDUCATION. SKILLS. OPPORTUNITY.Up next: HVAC
02 / FIND YOUR TRADE
HVAC.
Make comfort your calling.
Get to know the science behind a comfortable space. Explore heating, cooling, and airflow through the systems people rely on every day.
The trade in everyday life
HVAC means heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. The trade brings together mechanical systems, electrical controls, and airflow to help keep indoor spaces comfortable and properly ventilated.
What you’ll explore
- Follow the heating and cooling cycle
- Explore how heat moves and how heating and cooling equipment changes indoor conditions. Get to know the purpose of the main system components.
- Understand airflow
- Learn how fans, ducts, filters, and ventilation work together. Connect the movement of air with comfort, system performance, and maintenance needs.
- Think through system problems
- Explore controls, common maintenance concepts, and the relationship between components. Build a foundation for asking useful questions when a system is not working as expected.
Discover what makes a building feel right.
Explore HVACEDUCATION. SKILLS. OPPORTUNITY.Up next: Plumbing
03 / FIND YOUR TRADE
Plumbing.
Build what every building needs.
Water connects everything. Explore the piping, supply, and drainage systems that make homes, businesses, and communities work.
The trade in everyday life
Plumbing supports clean water delivery and the removal of wastewater in homes and businesses. The trade calls for precise measurements, an understanding of materials, and careful planning of connected systems.
What you’ll explore
- Trace the path of water
- Explore the different jobs of water supply, drainage, and venting. Learn how these systems connect to fixtures and support a functioning building.
- Get to know pipes and fittings
- Build familiarity with common piping materials, fittings, and tools. Explore how material choices, measurements, and connections relate to installation concepts.
- Build practical problem-solving habits
- Read basic plans, identify system components, and think through common water-flow and drainage issues. Keep safety and the purpose of each part in view.
Find your foundation in an essential trade.
Explore PlumbingEDUCATION. SKILLS. OPPORTUNITY.Up next: Tough Crew
04 / BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Join Pacific NW Trade School & Become a Tough Crew Worker
When you join Pacific NW Trade School, you also join the Tough Crew community. One shared account connects your education to a wider world of work.
Start with education and training at PNWTS. Build connections through Tough Crew, the platform that powers your student experience and brings learners, tradespeople, and businesses together. Two connected websites help you keep moving from learning toward opportunity.
A connection to the job market
Learning is one part of the journey. Tough Crew gives you a place to share your trade skills, connect with the workforce community, and explore employment opportunities with businesses looking for skilled people.
A home for tradespeople & businesses
Tough Crew is also our workforce and business website: a place for professionals and businesses to connect, organize work, and build relationships beyond the classroom.
Two websites. One shared account.
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