Welcome to St. Louis County Library's Trades for Teens LibGuide! You'll find a ton of cool information for exploring the trades as a possible career path. Take quizzes on the Interests and Skills page to see what kind of careers you might like. Explore useful databases where you can learn about careers in the trades, and get in on the fun with simulations in SkillMill! You can also check out some of our books on careers in the trades.
Be sure to click on the External Resources tab for links to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics to learn what trades are in high demand and how much you can expect to make. Then peruse the lists of federally registered apprenticeships as well as technical and community colleges that offer programs in the trades.
Happy hunting, and feel free to reach out to us with any questions!
Confused by all the options or don't know how to use a resource? Please consider spending some one-on-one time with one of our reference librarians. We tailor meetings with patrons to your needs, so we can help you find your way through the library resources. Click on the Book-a-Librarian request form to set up a meeting.