Author
Brian Peterson
Founder, TradePathHub · Walk Studios
Brian Peterson is the founder of Walk Studios and the creator of TradePathHub. He taught construction mathematics for the inaugural cohort of the Mid-South Construction Careers pre-apprenticeship program in Memphis -- an experience that made clear how fragmented and difficult to navigate the path from interest to apprenticeship acceptance really is.
- Former construction math instructor, Mid-South Construction Careers pre-apprenticeship program (Memphis)
Articles
apprenticeship
How to Get Into a UBC Carpenter Apprenticeship
7 min readSep 2026
apprenticeshipHow to Pass the UA Pipefitter and HVAC Apprenticeship Test (2026 Guide)
5 min readJul 2026
apprenticeshipHow to Pass the UA Plumber Apprenticeship Test (2026 Guide)
7 min readJul 2026
apprenticeshipHow to Pass the IBEW Aptitude Test and Impress the Interview Committee
The IBEW aptitude test is only the first part of landing the apprenticeship. This guide covers what each section actually tests and how to prepare.
7 min readJun 2026
apprenticeshipHow Memphis' Paid Pre-Apprenticeship Program Is Putting People to Work in the Trades
An interview with Matt Brown, director of Mid-South Construction Careers, on how a paid pre-apprenticeship program is building Memphis' skilled trades pipeline.
8 min readJun 2026