Skills pays the bills. During the covid-19 shut-down, home improvement projects surged as people needed spaces to work and play at home. This spurred the focus on the skilled trades, as deck-builders, landscapers, wood-workers, plumbers and other tradespersons were called on more than ever. While there may still be a stigma for the family that does not send all their children to a four-year college, there are many reasons to pursue a trade instead. Lower debt and higher earnings, not to mention being always being sought for work, is enough reason to focus on trade skills development. ~ Melanie Reinersman, editor@careerdevelopmentalliance.com
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FOCUS ON: Booming Skilled Trades
Demand grew rapidly as a result of the pandemic for skilled trades, which has the rare bonus of seeing continued growth in an unpredictable job market. Drywall finishers, tile setters, bricklayers, roofers, concrete finishers... The broader goal now is connecting people with the various in-demand jobs. Read more from BusinessWire.
JOB SEARCHING: Purpose and Benefits of On-the-job Training
Some employees receive a type of experiential learning when the job involves specialized tools or hands-on tasks. The instructions are given to the employee as they work or observe others doing the work, with the goal of the work being done without supervision after training. This type of work training is helpful for people who may not have previous experience, and increases the employees' interest in learning as skills are developing. Typical industries and jobs that involve on-the-job training include HVAC Tech, Warehouse worker, and more. Read more about types, benefits and tips.
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY: Best Jobs for Trade School Graduates
Also known as technical colleges or vocational schools, trade schools offer specialized training which typically leads to good jobs quickly. If someone has clearly defined skills or career goals, they can complete relevant coursework to earn a certificate showing they have the technical knowledge and skills needed for a specific occupation. Trades with highest projected job growth through 2030 include dental hygienist, wind turbine technician, legal assistant, diagnostic medical sonographer, and respiratory therapist. Read more from Best Colleges.
TOP TEN: Skilled Trade Questions for the Entrepreneur
Is plumber or electrician a better choice for entrepreneurial-minded people? Do electricians or plumbers have more work options? Why do people look down on someone if they say they are a plumber? Real all the questions about these trades and more from Quora.
QUOTES
“Often the hands will solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain.” ~ Carl Jung
“My knowledge of electrical subjects was not acquired in a methodical manner but was picked up from such books as I could get hold of and from such experiments as I could make with my own hands." ~ Alexander Graham Bell