Skills trades make a comeback.
Gen Z was born between 2002 and 2020. A four-year degree is for someone other than them or their bank account. Instead, they seek hands-on jobs at local government offices (water and sewer department) or businesses. What is the future? Good. I know at least one young man who gained the skills at the local municipal office and started a construction company in 2012.
As a developer of three large residential communities, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the success of several young people who chose vocational education. They attended the local trade school to become electricians, plumbers, or carpenters, and their decision has paid off. By avoiding the hefty costs of a traditional four-year degree, they have been able to start their careers without the burden of student loans. Their choice to learn a skilled trade has not only been financially beneficial but also personally fulfilling.
Blue-collar work is lucrative and empowers you to take control of your life. The stigma that used to be attached to the industry has largely faded away. A growing number of young people are choosing to swap college for vocational schools that offer paid, on-the-job training.
Over the last decade or so, there has been a shift, with skilled trades making a comeback, especially among members of Generation Z. We are seeing a trend among young people opting out of universities. The financial burden of college, with its crushing debt, is becoming a barrier in and of itself. Vocational education and skilled trades offer a practical and financially rewarding alternative.I would love to hear about your experiences! Please share your stories at satish@dhaakar.com. Please forward this knowledge letter to those who could benefit from it. They can subscribe to it here or by clicking on the link below.
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