Affiliate Disclosure

Blue Collar Career Path is a free resource. To keep it that way, we participate in affiliate programs that help us earn revenue when you click certain links on our site. This page explains exactly how that works.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Some links on this site point to third-party products and services such as trade schools, training programs, and career resources. When you click one of these links and take an action — like signing up for a program or requesting information — the company may pay us a small commission.

This never costs you anything extra. The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the site. The commission comes from the company, not from you.

How We Identify Affiliate Links

Every affiliate link on this site is clearly marked with a "Sponsored" label so you always know which links are affiliate links. We use the rel="sponsored nofollow" attribute on these links to comply with search engine guidelines.

Our Data Is Independent

Our affiliate partnerships have zero influence on the salary data, rankings, comparisons, or any other information presented on this site. All salary figures come directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). All cost-of-living data comes from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).

We do not adjust rankings, alter comparisons, or favor any trade or geographic area based on affiliate relationships. The data is the data — period.

Affiliate Networks We Work With

We participate in affiliate programs through networks including Awin and Impact. These networks connect us with trade schools, training providers, and career services that we believe are genuinely useful to people exploring skilled trade careers.

We only partner with companies that are relevant to our audience. We will never promote a product or service that we don't think would be helpful to someone making a career decision in the trades.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255). We are committed to transparency about how this site earns revenue.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, email us at hello@bluecollarcareerpath.com.