Plug In To Your Future

Why the Trades Still Matter (and Always Will)

In a world racing toward automation, artificial intelligence, and ever-changing technology, one truth remains constant: someone still has to plug it in.

Plug In to Your Future is a bold, inspiring, and practical guide for young adults—especially those from underrepresented, underserved, or overlooked communities—who are searching for a real path to success, purpose, and prosperity. Best-selling author and master tradesman Billy J Riggs pulls back the curtain on the electrical trade, offering not just a career roadmap, but a blueprint for building a life filled with dignity, pride, and independence.

This book isn’t about memorizing codebooks or passing an exam—it’s about learning how to build yourself while you learn to build the world around you. From day one on the jobsite to running your own crew, from paycheck to prosperity, from apprentice to master, this book walks you through every step of the journey—with honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom.

Whether you’re a high school graduate unsure about college, someone stuck in a dead-end job, or a young person just looking for a second chance, this book will show you how to:

• Get started in the trades—with no experience or degree

• Earn while you learn through apprenticeships and on-the-job training

• Build a reputation that opens doors and earns respect

• Manage your money like a pro and plan for long-term stability

• Handle life on and off the jobsite with confidence and professionalism

• Rise from helper to leader—and maybe even business owner

With real-world examples, practical advice, and motivational insight, Plug In to Your Future proves that a career in the trades isn’t a fallback—it’s a launchpad.

If you’ve got grit, hustle, and a willingness to learn, the trades have a place for you. And not just any place—a path to a future that’s powerful, profitable, and plugged in to everything that matters.