If I was talking to around 16 year olds who were not sure of their place I would point them in the direction of industrial skilled trades. Millwright, pipefitter and welders are going to be in high demand. Welding in particular because of higher standards, if you are good you will never have to look for work. Specialties in instrumentation, automation and electrical systems as well.
If we want to achieve our resource independence like we all say we need to desperately promote these trades at the high school level.
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