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The team of @Home Prep is excited about the official launch of the updated online course for NASCLA training, as announced here. Here’s what you can expect in our newly updated training.

  The pandemic has caused challenges to our economy over the past 10 months. However, the construction industry in Massachusetts maintains a positive outlook for recovery in the months ahead. This is great news for construction employees who want to pursue a successful, solid career in the coming years. As the industry starts to rebuild, take advantage of this slower work period to invest in yourself and your career so that you can maximize your income earning potential. The easiest way to do that is by getting your Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL).

The Oregon construction industry remains strong right now, especially thanks to a steady demand in the residential sector. Due to the lingering challenges of the pandemic, there may be some slow down but why not take advantage of a slower work period to invest in yourself and your career? If you’ve considered getting your Oregon Contractors License, now is the perfect time to get started. Once complete, you can maximize your income earning potential with bigger and more complex projects as a licensed contractor.

The Florida construction industry remains strong right now, especially if you happen to live in the Miami metro area. There may be some slow down in the first few months of the year due to the lingering challenges of the pandemic, but there will still be opportunities for contractors. So, if you’ve been wondering if now is the right time to get your Florida Contractors License, the answer is yes! Take advantage of a slower work period to invest in yourself and your career so that you can maximize your income earning potential once licensed.

Interested in becoming a contractor in Tennessee? If that’s on your agenda for 2021, your first step is to become licensed. The state requires a Tennessee Contractors License for jobs above $25,000.  While you can stay busy with small projects under this amount, licensed contractors have more opportunities and can earn significantly more than unlicensed contractors.

Time For a New Career?

If you are contemplating your career currently, you are in good company. As we wind down 2020, many people are reflective about jobs, relationships and lifestyle.  This is often the case in December, as people naturally look back over the past year to see what went well and what could be changed for the upcoming year. However, 2020 was unlike any other and, as a result, more people than ever are considering if a change of career makes sense or if training for a new skill could bring more income opportunities in 2021.

Becoming a Licensed Contractor

A lot of people seek out jobs in the construction industry thanks to its steady nature and wide range of career opportunities. After some time, many will consider whether or not they should get licensed. Certain states require licensing for all jobs; others require licensing for certain jobs; and others do not have state requirements but do have city or county requirements. Click here to find out more about your state specific requirements. While state requirements are a common reason for licensing, some people realize that licensed contractors simply have the opportunity to earn more money. Here are three great reasons why licensed contractors can make more:

If you’re ready to advance your construction career in Massachusetts, then you’ll need to know the different types of supervisor licenses available. Some people choose only to work on already-built residences and simply requires a home improvement contractors license (HIC). For anyone who wants more opportunity, you’ll need to get a construction supervisor license (CSL).

When you think of Florida, you probably think of beaches, warm weather and vacations. That’s because tourism is Florida’s number one industry, providing billions of dollars each year to the state. Add to that a steadily growing population of residents, and you have the recipe for a booming construction industry as well. This explains why licensed contractors in Florida enjoy successful and satisfying careers. So, if you’re in the construction industry in Florida, here are four important reasons to get your license today.

As a leader in the e-learning industry, @HomePrep continuously offers a wide variety of high quality courses and training opportunities for multiple trades and industries. Our selection of exam prep courses, seminars, CE credits and professional certification courses is constantly growing and evolving to meet the needs of our learners.

New Career Training Courses

We are pleased to now offer additional, new career training courses that will allow you to learn a new skill online and change your life for the better. These online learning opportunities can be the first step toward the job, raise, or promotion you’re looking for in your career. Here’s a sample of some of the most popular new courses we offer:

Want to become an electrician in Georgia? Electricians are in high demand across the country, especially in highly populated states like Georgia. Get the facts about the education and electrician license requirements here to begin your career.