Sharon's Classes Trade Options

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1. Construction Trades

Spanish-speaking workers are heavily represented in:

• General construction labor
• Carpentry
• Drywall installation
• Roofing
• Electrical and plumbing helper roles
• Masonry
• Concrete/finishing trades
• Landscaping & hardscaping

These trades typically have large multilingual crews and high demand for workers.

2. Agriculture & Farming

Includes:

• Crop harvesting
• Packing and sorting
• Irrigation work
• Livestock and poultry operations
• Nursery and greenhouse work

Agriculture is one of the U.S. sectors with the highest percentages of Spanish-speaking workers.

3. Hospitality & Food Services

Spanish-speaking workers are common in:

• Hotels (housekeeping, maintenance, food prep)
• Restaurants (cooks, dishwashers, bussers, some servers)
• Resorts and tourism services
• Catering and event staffing

4. Manufacturing & Warehouse Trades

• Food processing plants
• Meatpacking and poultry processing
• Furniture manufacturing
• Textile and clothing manufacturing
• Warehousing, picking/packing
• Assembly-line production

5. Cleaning & Maintenance Trades

• Commercial janitorial work
• Residential cleaning
• Building maintenance
• Custodial services (schools, hospitals, airports)

6. Transportation & Delivery

• Truck driving (Class A & Class B)
• Local delivery drivers
• Moving companies
• Ride-hailing and taxi work
• Port, freight, and logistics labor

7. Home Care & Health Support Roles

Spanish-speaking workers are significant in:

• Home health aides
• Personal care assistants
• Nursing home support
• Medical interpreters (Spanish–English)

8. Landscaping, Groundskeeping & Outdoor Trades

• Lawn care companies
• Tree service and arborist crews
• Golf course groundskeepers
• Irrigation system installation

9. Retail, Sales & Customer Service (Bilingual Roles)

Particularly in Spanish-speaking communities:

• Wireless stores
• Auto dealerships
• Banks
• Supermarkets
• Customer service centers

10. Skilled Trades With Growing Spanish‑Speaking Participation

While historically underrepresented, many Spanish‑speaking workers are moving into:

• HVAC technicians
• Licensed electricians
• Licensed plumbers
• Welders
• Automotive technicians
• Solar panel installers
• Heavy equipment operators