Let's Bust Some Myths
MYTH: Plumbing and heating careers are dirty and low-paying.
​While it's true that these jobs may involve working with pipes and equipment, modern plumbing and heating systems have become more advanced and require skilled professionals to install, repair and maintain them. As a result, these careers can be financially rewarding and can offer job security.
MYTH: It's a male-dominated field.
While it is true that plumbing and heating careers have been traditionally male-dominated, this is changing. More and more women are entering the field, and there are now many opportunities for women to excel in these careers.
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MYTH: Anyone can do plumbing and heating work.
Plumbing and heating work requires specialized training, knowledge, and experience. It is not a job that anyone can do without proper training and certification. Attempting to fix a problem without proper training can cause further damage, and even put individuals at risk of injury.
MYTH: Plumbing and heating work is not a career, it's just a job.
Plumbing and heating careers offer a range of opportunities for professional growth and development. With the right training and experience, plumbers and heating technicians can become supervisors, managers, or even business owners.
MYTH: Plumbers and heating technicians only work on toilets and boilers.
Plumbing and heating work involves a range of tasks that go beyond repairing toilets and boilers. Plumbers and heating technicians can install and maintain a variety of systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
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MYTH: A traditional 4-year degree is more valuable than a trade education and apprenticeship.
In some cases, a trade apprenticeship can lead to higher earning potential than a traditional 4-year degree. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, many occupations in the skilled trades offer wages that are higher than the median wage for all occupations.