Your Complete Curriculum

The White to Blue Course

Thirteen in-depth modules covering the trades with the strongest AI-driven demand and the clearest pathways for people coming from desk jobs. Read them in order, or jump to the trade that calls to you.

13 Modules 2+ Hours of Reading Real Salary Data Actionable Next Steps

How to use this course

All 13 Modules
1
Industrial Electrician: Data Center and High-Voltage Systems
10 min read $62K to $156K+ 5-year apprenticeship, nearly free
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2
HVAC/R Specialist: Liquid Cooling for AI Infrastructure
10 min read $54K to $115K+ 6 months to 5 years
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3
Fiber Optic Technician: The Nervous System of AI
10 min read $59K to $100K+ 1 to 6 months, $3K to $8K
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4
Utility Lineworker: Powering the AI Grid
10 min read $85K to $130K+ 3 to 4 years, nearly free
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5
Data Center Technician: Hands on AI Infrastructure
10 min read $55K to $180K+ 3 to 6 months, $1K to $3K
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6
Plumber and Pipefitter: Liquid Cooling Piping Systems
10 min read $63K to $183K+ 5-year apprenticeship, nearly free
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7
Wind Turbine Technician: America's Fastest-Growing Job
10 min read $49K to $100K+ 6 to 18 months, $3K to $15K
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8
Solar PV Installer and Electrician: Clean Power at Scale
10 min read $52K to $95K+ 1 to 6 months, $2K to $12K
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9
EV Charging Infrastructure Installer and Technician
10 min read $50K to $113K+ 2 to 5 years total path
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10
Construction Project Manager: Data Centers and Mission-Critical
10 min read $89K to $225K+ 6 to 12 months transition
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11
Heavy Equipment Operator: Building the Data Center Campus
10 min read $58K to $100K+ 6 months to 4 years
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12
Industrial and Structural Welder: Fabricating AI Infrastructure
10 min read $48K to $120K+ 7 months to 2 years
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13
Becoming Your Own Boss: Starting Your Trade Business
12 min read $130K to $500K+ owner earnings The Capstone Module
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