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Whether you know you want to start your career in the historic trades, or you’re looking for ways to find out, we can help. Here, you can:
The time between starting a career and becoming a professional is crucial. This period, often underserved, can provide important development and networking vital to your professional success. We can help you to:
The new generation of tradespeople requires the expertise of and investment from today’s craftworkers. See how you can give back and contribute to the profession:
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Training programs are investment and resource intensive. The Campaign is conglomerating information to make it easier to start a program or expand existing ones. Here, you can:
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2025 Preservation Wrapped
As we head into 2026, The Campaign for Historic Trades is looking back on what we accomplished this year. Career Awareness in Action: Over 3000+ young adults introduced to historic trades through career fairs & outreach events. You Entered the Apprenticeship Era!...
Beyond Hands-On: My Experience with Instructor Training
By Ryan Anderson, Maryland Service Corps Member On Monday morning, October 20th, I arrived at Hargett Farm in Frederick, Maryland, to start my Beyond Hands-On Instructor Training. I’ll admit, I showed up not entirely sure what to expect. As an Outreach Associate for...
Find a Skilled Tradesperson on PreserveList
PreserveList is a free national directory that connects individuals, organizations, and institutions with skilled preservation professionals and companies dedicated to restoring and preserving historic structures. Whether you're preserving a historic home, managing a...
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