During the initial efforts of reorganizing the Dai Council from a ministerial entity through Dai Mission Ministries to an economic one now housed within the Dai Colony Economic Development Corporationl (DCEDC), it was quickly recognized that in order to achieve economic growth and success for its membership various necessary skill sets would need to be cultivated. In order to meet this growing demand for skilled labor, the DCEDC ordered the creation of various trade guilds, now called Trade Associations, to organize those already in possession of these skill sets and to provide a means of training others interested in entering these professions.
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- The Metalworkers Trade Association:
This association houses the blacksmiths, welders, casters, metalsmiths, alloy smiths, sheet metal workers, and other metal trades, as well as metallurgy. Masters and their associated Journeymen research, implement, and teach the best practices of these trades to apprentices and others. Various small businesses of this type work with the Masters to stay up to date on state-of-the-art methods and practices. - The Machinists Trade Association:
This association houses the machinists producing various kinds of parts, tools, and other items as needed with various machining operations. Gunsmithing also falls within this association. Masters and their associated Journeymen research, implement, and teach the best practices of these trades to apprentices and others. Various small businesses of this type work with the Masters to stay up to date on state-of-the-art methods and practices. - The Mechanics Trade Association:
This association houses various types of mechanics and vehicle technicians in the mechanical and vehicle repair trade. Masters and their associated Journeymen research, implement, and teach the best practices of these trades to apprentices and others. Various small businesses of this type work with the Masters to stay up to date on state-of-the-art methods and practices. - The Carpenters Trade Association:
This association houses the constructors of wood-based buildings such as architects, framers, roofers, plywood workers, sheet rockers, cabinetmakers, woodworkers, and other carpentry-related trades. Masters and their associated Journeymen research, implement, and teach the best practices of these trades to apprentices and to others. Various small businesses of this type work with the Masters to stay up to date on state-of-the-art methods and practices. - The Stone Masons Trade Association:
This association houses the various types of masons and concrete workers and affiliated trades such as stone, brick, and concrete masonry, concrete building and road foundation workers, and tile workers. Masters and their associated Journeymen research, implement, and teach the best practices of these trades to apprentices and to others. Various small businesses of this type work with the masters to stay up to date on state-of-the-art methods and practices. - The Plumbers Trade Association:
This association houses plumbers, pipefitters, pipe makers, water and sewer utility workers, and other affiliated trades. Masters and their associated Journeymen research, implement, and teach the best practices of these trades to apprentices and to others. Various small businesses of this type work with the Masters to stay up to date on state-of-the-art methods and practices. - The Electricians Trade Association:
This association houses the various type of electricians that service transmission lines, build electrical works, maintain electrical generation systems, and provide upkeep for electrical control systems. Masters and their associated Journeymen research, implement, and teach the best practices of these trades to apprentices and to others. Various small businesses of this type work with the Masters to stay up to date on state-of-the-art methods and practices. - The Chef Masters Trade Association:
This association houses the various food services workers, including but not limited to: chefs; line cooks; prep cooks; bartenders; beverage and food servers; utility staff; and dishwashers, as well as food service management staff. Chef Masters and associated food service managers come together to research, implement, and teach the best practices of the food service trades and food service safety to peers and chef apprentices. Various small businesses of this type work with the Masters to stay up to date on state-of-the-art methods and practices. - The Accountants Trade Association:
This association houses various forms of bookkeepers, tax preparers, accountants, auditors, and other financial credentialed professionals such as CPAs, CMAs, CFEs, CFPs, et cetera. Masters and experienced accounting professionals research, implement, and teach the best practices of these trades to apprentices and to others. Whereas this field is a professional field typically requiring university education and degrees, the value of a properly apprenticed accountant from a seasoned Master accountant has proved an invaluable experience for new accountants learning the “tricks-of-the-trade” concerning the technical knowledge not covered in their university curriculums. Various small businesses of this type work with the Masters to stay up to date on state-of-the-art methods and practices and on the codes that govern these accounting trades. - The Agricultural Trade Association:
This association houses experienced green-housers, gardeners, farmers, ranchers, and dairy producers in the agricultural trade who work together to research, implement, and teach the best practices of the agricultural world to others. Various small farms work with others in the agricultural trade to stay up to date on state-of-the-art methods and practices and to pass along the secrets of food production. - The Education Trade Association:
This association houses educators of various levels, from teaching assistants to seasoned superintendents. These education professionals come together to discuss, convey, and train the best practices of public and private education and how to address ongoing events in the increasingly political arena of education. Curriculum discussions amongst the different educational authorities are commonplace. Though a university degree is often required to pursue a career in education, many technical methods concerning teaching adults and younger generations are often discussed in seminars amongst peers. - The Medical Trade Association:
This association houses medical workers of various levels from nursing assistants to general practitioners and seasoned hospital medical doctors. These professionals come together to share updates within the quickly and ever-evolving field of medicine with their peers in seminars and formal education events. A university-level medical education is usually required to pursue this career path. - The Oilfield Services Trade Association:
This association houses oilfield service workers of various types and levels, but especially workover rig specialists and oil drillers. Masters and their associated Journeymen research, implement, and teach the best practices of the trades to apprentices and to others. Various small businesses of this type work with the Masters to stay up to date on state-of-the-art methods and practices.
As of this time, these are the Trade Associations listed in the DCEDC. Masters and experienced Journeymen are always in demand to help train apprentices in their trades in seminars, classes, and full-on apprenticeship courses. The same applies to seasoned professionals willing and able to assist in the professional development of tomorrow’s professionals. If you represent a company interested in the development of tomorrow’s industry professionals and tradesmen or seeking new employees from the ranks of these trade associations, please join one of our Trade Associations. Individuals are welcome to join us as well!