Tips for Entry
Become certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America and the National Chimney Sweep Guild in order to show employers that you've met the highest standards established by your industry.
Visit https://www.ncsg.org/state-and-regional-associations for a list of state and regional chimney sweep associations, some of which provide membership, business development support, and networking opportunities.
Be willing to relocate. It may open more job opportunities.
Check out job listings on the National Chimney Sweep Guild's job board, https://web.ncsg.org/jobbank.
Become a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild and take advantage of its Micro-Mentorship Roundtable Program (https://www.ncsg.org/mentor-program).
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