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If you don't study in school, you’ll end up in the skilled trades. Doing back breaking work, getting dusty, dirty, smelly, not respected, and broke. 😵 Friends or family urged you to study, so you avoid their fate. What do they mean by that? When did manual labor lose respect? We need to change the negative messages and poor perception of the skilled trades! It begins with parents, friends, teachers, counselors highlighting trades as excellent career options. 💡 Let's not view blue-collar skilled trades as a last resort but as a valuable skill set for future success. #skilledtrades #jointhetrades #bluecollar #STAC --------------------- ↗ Hey, I'm Andrew. I post every day at 8 am EST. ↗ I'm a skilled trades advocate. ↗ Check out our STAC foundation: https://lnkd.in/e75tyKva ↗ Follow me, Andrew Brown

I worked in corporate for many years and learned so much. Now, as a small business owner of a manufacturing company, I've learned a whole new set of skills. I'm also much closer to the trades in this role than I ever was at corporate. I love working with the students and instructors at the Golden Strip Career and Technology Center and hiring the students through their work-based learning program. I wish more companies would do the same, because there is a huge need for trade professionals and, I believe, it is our responsibility to help train them for the future. This article about Gen Z making trades cool make my heart sing. There is a huge need and opportunity out there for skilled trades and the younger generation needs to know it exists! https://lnkd.in/efWrUpsN

We're living in a time of instant gratification. Streaming TV, Netflix, YouTube - it's all about getting what you want, when you want it. 📺 But here's the thing. Not everything in life comes with a click of a button. Take the skilled trades, for instance. Becoming a plumber, a welder, or an electrician isn't something you can master overnight. It takes years of training, hands-on experience, and yes, patience. But trust me, it pays off. After a few years, you'll be the one calling the shots. You'll be able to demand the salary you want, pick the jobs you prefer, and set yourself up for a successful future. So, if you're looking for instant gratification, don't join the skilled trades. But if you're willing to wait, to learn, and to grow, then the world of skilled trades is waiting for you. Remember, good things come to those who wait. And patience, my friend, is not just a virtue. It's a ticket to success. 💪🔧👷♂️ Ready for the trades join my trades movement for success stories, advocacy, trades trends https://lnkd.in/eSqJzG9j #skilledtrades #jointhetrades #bluecollar #STAC --------------------- ↗ Hey, I'm Andrew. I post every day at 8 am EST. ↗ I'm a skilled trades advocate. ↗ Join the trades movement: https://lnkd.in/eSqJzG9j ↗ Follow me, Andrew Brown

🧐 I've been curious about this for years. In fact, I still struggle to understand why more young adults don't pursue this path. Maybe influencers making it cool will help? If you can’t access the piece, I pulled some highlights and the broader trends we're seeing with Whitmer Consulting LLC clients. ➡ Financial: Trade jobs offer lucrative pay without the burden of student loans. Most apprentices also earn while they learn. It's not uncommon for journeymen to hit $100k early in their careers in this market. And that's before the enormous value in the fringe benefits. ➡ Community: Union membership in the trades is a community, where there's advocacy for workers’ rights and opportunities for continuous advancement. ➡ Work-life balance: Trade jobs often come with flexible hours and the ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance. ➡ Empowerment: Skilled trades create paths to becoming your own boss. (H/t to Adam Sherman for dropping the link first thing this morning). #SkilledTrades #GenZCareers #VocationalTraining #BlueCollarCool #TradeJobs #CareerInspiration #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureOfWork #EconomicEmpowerment #JobSecurity #CommunitySupport #TradeInfluencers

Did you know that today is National Skilled Trades Day? What does that mean, exactly? Read the article below to learn more: https://bit.ly/3UAqgn4 #NationalSkilledTradesDay

🔧 Exciting News! 🔨 The trend of Gen Z workers making blue-collar work cool again is set to reshape the workforce landscape this summer and in the years to come. With more young people inspired to pursue careers in trades like plumbing and construction, we’re anticipating a surge in activity and interest within these industries. This presents a unique opportunity for businesses to tap into a fresh pool of talent and drive innovation and modernization in blue-collar sectors. Over the next five years, we can expect to see a revitalization of these industries, leading to greater economic empowerment for individuals and communities. Let’s embrace and support this trend for a more diverse and robust workforce! #BlueCollarRevolution 💪🔵

It is worth noting here that prior to my "professional consulting" career, I was a "blue collar" worker, ala Mike Rowe "Dirty Jobs" digging ditches and pushing a wheelbarrow in blazing heat, rain, and mud. fixing toilets, repairing sewer lines, building and remodeling houses, and as a machinist. This paved the way for me to get my first modest home, and training in computers to get my white collar job I have today. Side benefit that people do not talk about much: all my experience in my blue collar life pays back in being able to unclog my own toilet, fix my cars, and do many of those "dirty jobs" myself. I have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in my lifetime (I am 63) because I "invested" in those trade skills.

Al is coming for your skilled trades job. They also said robots are coming for trade jobs as well. If that's the case then nothing would get fixed or built. You can't rely on technology or Alexa to fix your plumbing or electrical issues. This is why skilled trades will never be obsolete. 🤖👷♂️ We need to address the shortage of skilled tradespeople. In the next 5-10 years, tens of thousands will retire, taking their knowledge and experience with them. Encourage parents, guidance counselors, and teachers to support the trades. We need their help more than ever. Are you ready to help dm me, let's go. #skilledtrades #jointhetrades #bluecollar #STAC --------------------- ↗ Hey, I'm Andrew. I post every day at 8 am EST. ↗ I'm a skilled trades advocate. ↗ Check out our STAC foundation: https://lnkd.in/e75tyKva ↗ Follow me, Andrew Brown

Stop doing these 7 things on the construction site. If you want to be respected 👇 ❌Inappropriate jokes can be misinterpreted and hurtful. ❌Neglecting safety protocols risks harm to yourself and others. ❌Bullying and harassing coworkers demotivate and lower morale. ❌Being late to the jobsite is frowned upon; remember, "on time" means early. ❌Cease disrespect towards other trades and newcomers on the jobsite. ❌If you have nothing nice to say, don't say it at all. Be motivating to others, not demotivating. Remember, setting a positive example for new tradespeople can shape their future careers significantly. Let's do the right thing! #skilledtrades #jointhetrades #bluecollar #STAC --------------------- ↗ Hey, I'm Andrew. I post every day at 8 am EST. ↗ I'm a skilled trades advocate. ↗ Check out our STAC foundation: https://lnkd.in/e75tyKva ↗ Follow me, Andrew Brown

I'm glad to see more recognition of the skilled trades and the talented individuals who excel in them. Their influence on social media is not just entertaining; it's inspiring a new generation to consider careers that don't necessarily require a traditional four-year degree. The rising interest in vocational programs and apprenticeships reflects a shift in attitudes towards well-paying jobs that offer tangible skills and opportunities for entrepreneurship. It's heartening to see the stereotypes surrounding blue-collar work being challenged by influencers like Chloe Hudson and Matt Panella, who demonstrate the diversity and success within these fields. As someone who values the importance of skilled trades, I wholeheartedly support initiatives that promote these careers to young people. Social media platforms have become powerful tools for showcasing the rewards and possibilities of working in the trades, and it's encouraging to see companies like Pfister Faucets investing in content that highlights the lives of tradespeople. While it's essential to acknowledge the physical demands and challenges associated with trade work, it's also important to recognize the satisfaction and fulfillment that can come from mastering a craft and contributing to essential industries. As David Coleman's story demonstrates, success in the trades isn't just about financial gain; it's about finding purpose and balance in one's life. Encouraging more young people to pursue careers in skilled trades is not only beneficial for them individually; it also strengthens our economy and society as a whole. Let's continue to support and celebrate the skilled trades and the individuals who keep our infrastructure running smoothly.