One of the biggest issues with getting people into the trades & STEM fields happens in the high school years.
Simply put we do not look at those fields as being 'cultured' enough, and instead push more students towards humanities, social sciences or something else despite the obvious lack of jobs that are available for someone with those degrees.
Is there something wrong with the trades? Everyone I know that works in those industries has a good life. You are also more likely to start your own company when you have a trades background compared to almost any other field.
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