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We do. Take a look at this article: ..."Only two of Maryland’s 10 major industries have more jobs than they did before the pandemic: professional and business services and government, two segments in which a majority of jobs typically require at least a college degree. Job losses, on the other hand, have been concentrated in segments that don’t require a college degree. Leisure and hospitality has experienced the sharpest decline in employment and still has 18,600 fewer jobs than in February 2020. Trade, transportation and utilities and construction, mining and logging aren’t far behind, both standing about 11,000 jobs short of full recovery." https://lnkd.in/eDmcvybH IEC Chesapeake is going into Fall classes with 1000+ apprentices, ALL of whom must maintain employment while in our accredited program. Additionally, we have a Workforce Development Team in both Maryland and Virginia working with STA's or School to Apprentices. Need labor?? We've GOT labor. Contact us! Info <Info@iecchesapeake.com>

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Where do future leaders in the construction industry start? Right here in our National Campus Program! Hear from Renee, our Student Estimator, on how Bird's student program can be your stepping stone to a successful career in the construction industry.

Learning A Skilled Trade = 💵 Twenty-one-year-old Louie Leonardo represents a new generation of young workers. Because of COVID-19, Louie spent a year and a half of high school going to school virtually. He realized he wasn't cut out for a desk job. After talking to older friends and family about the workforce, he decided to forego college and learn a trade. Instead of applying to college, Louie became an HVAC apprentice. He spends eight (8) hours in the classroom and the rest of his time working for an HVAC company, making $24-32 per hour. With overtime, Louie earns $70,000 annually. When he finishes his apprenticeship in three-and-a-half years, Louie can expect to earn $132,000. If he completes four more years of night school, he could make at least $175,000. Working in the skilled trades can be demanding and not for everyone. However, with four-year college costs soaring, it could and should be a viable option for many. 💥Last year, students enrolled in vocational-focused community colleges rose 16% to its highest level since 2018.💥 Educators, community leaders, and parents - Make sure the students and young people in your community know all their options for education and training after high school. Learning a skilled trade = 💵! https://lnkd.in/e9Gw8Kkq

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Where are you going to college? 🔨 📐 🚧 🏗 A seemingly harmless question, yet it subtly perpetuates one of our nation's most pressing issues: the growing shortage of skilled tradespeople. ❗❗❗❗ According to the National Electrical Contractors Association, nearly 30% of electricians are nearing retirement. In construction, more than 1 in 5 workers are 55 or older, leaving a significant gap that needs to be filled. ❗❗❗❗ While college is a great path for many, it's important to recognize that it’s not the only path to a successful and fulfilling career. The skilled trades offer rewarding opportunities that are crucial to our economy and infrastructure. This is where institutions like the West Michigan Construction Institute come into play. WMCI is an invaluable resource for those interested in pursuing a career in the trades. By supporting and encouraging young people to explore careers in the trades, we can address this looming labor shortage and ensure that our communities continue to thrive. It’s time to broaden the conversation and ask not just "Where are you going to college?" but "Have you considered a career in the trades?" Here are a few of my connections that would love to share their career growth in their field of work: Travis Turnes Josh Forbes Shane Vork Ken Neubecker Justin Wierenga Douglas Scott, CET Ted Titus.

It’s great to see The Wall Street Journal shining a light on the abundant career opportunities for young people in the skilled trades. Vocational schools and training programs will be extremely important as we continue to address the labor shortage in the construction industry. College is certainly one path to a successful long-term career, but it is not the only one. We must continue to highlight the many benefits of vocational education and encourage more students to pursue exciting careers in STEM professions and the trades to help grow America’s economy and strengthen our competitive edge in the global economy.

Need a warm-up activity? Try this one out! 🎫 Entry ticket…When you greet students at the door, hand them a half sheet of paper; this is their “entry ticket.” Direct them to the instructions on the board, i.e. a question or problem of the day and have them respond on their “entry ticket.” #warmupactivities #edustaff

Trade education is important to start ASAP. It is NEVER too late to learn in times when common trade knowledge is obsolete.