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Originally Posted by 8 Ball
The reason some parents don't encourage their kids to go into the trades are because of the misconceptions that surround them. Concrete form work and residential framing aren't trades. Trades are government certified. They are highly skilled and technically trained people. They are people who take an apprenticeship, and go through years of hands on training and months of class theory in a technical institute. Once you pass your final exams, you become a journeyman/person. This is not easy. These people have very well paying jobs, and if they are decent at there trade, will move up the ladder and off the tools. Not to mention the fact, it is very rare for a tradesperson to pay someone to work on their car, house, boat etc. We barter amongst ourselves. I have been paying into RESP's for both my daughters since they were born. Both do well in school. If they choose university, good on them. If they choose the trades, my heart would swell. The trades desperately need more females.
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It's called carpentry, and yes, it is a trade.
Not everyone practicing it is necessarily ticketed, but please don't disrespect the work.