Think you know what skilled trades are all about? Think again. In this episode of Talking Jobs, host Mary Williams busts a few of the biggest myths surrounding skilled trades and construction: from pay and career growth to who belongs in the field and how physically demanding the work really is.
Through fun visuals, real-world data, and some surprise appearances from her quirky alter-ego, Mary dives into the facts that challenge outdated ideas and shows how the trades can lead to rewarding, high-paying, and innovative careers.
Talking Jobs is a peer-to-peer video series designed to help first-time career seekers explore real-world job paths through engaging storytelling and expert insight. This series is brought to you by the Broadcast Educational Media Commission (BEMC), the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW), and CET - PBS.
Other Helpful Resources:
➡️ OhioMeansJobs: https://ohiomeansjobs.ohio.gov
➡️Apprenticeship.gov: https://www.apprenticeship.gov
➡️ Career technical education in Ohio: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Career-Tech
🎬 "Talking Jobs" is a peer-to-peer video series designed to help first-time career seekers discover real-world job paths through engaging storytelling. "Talking Jobs” is brought to you by the Broadcast Educational Media Commission (BEMC), the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW), ThinkTV - WPTO – PBS, and CET – PBS.
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The Multimedia Production Project has a long history of supporting educational initiatives for Ohioans. This project is a joint initiative among the Broadcast Educational Media Commission (BEMC), the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW), and Ohio's Public Television Stations.
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