Want to become a mason? Why masonry? Think opportunity. There’s a major shortage of masons nationwide. “We’re in dire need. I’m always looking for people in their 20s who are interested in the trade—and they’re extremely rare,” said Judd Tanzini, president of The...
It’s a great time to get involved in painting because there is a shortage of quality painters. So many people left the painting industry during the Great Recession of 2008—and then they never came back. Meanwhile, high school guidance counselors were pushing college...
So you’re wondering, “How do I became a welder?” That’s a simple question with a complex answer. Welders are skilled tradespeople who use intense heat to join metal together or repair metal structures or components. To do that, they use one of many different welding...
In America, it’s a given that any structure you’re in—certainly your domicile—will have “hot and cold running water.” Hence the necessity of plumbers, the ones who install all those pipes, fixtures, and appliances in homes, commercial buildings, and factories. That...
If you haven’t heard, there’s a skilled tradesperson shortage. Starting in the ’80s, high school guidance counselors pushed a college education as the Key to Success. Everything else—working with your hands—wasn’t really promoted. At the time, no one really noticed...
Perhaps you lost your last job thanks to the pandemic. During the quarantine, maybe you were on unemployment and did odd jobs on the side. Well, the pandemic seems to be coming to an end—and you’re wondering what role you should play in the reviving U.S. economy. Have...
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