Do you know the real reason our nation is experiencing a skilled worker shortage? 👀
Most would instantly say “wages”, but the statistics prove that an average trades graduate is making 10% more than a 4-year college graduate.
It ultimately comes down to the culture we’ve built around the trades and how we speak to our young people who want to go to trade school. 😬
🛠️ The Skillwork Forum’s latest episode is a crucial conversation we need to start having so the attitude about the trades changes and we see competent workers flood the market.
If you’re ready to see a culture shift and a new generation of skilled workers live successful careers, then THIS is the episode to listen to and share. 👊🏼
Main Takeaways: 🛠 | The skilled worker shortage is not only due to pay issues 🛠 | Skilled trades graduates have more competitive wages than a typical 4-year college graduate 🛠 | The largest issue in the skilled trades space is “popularity” among our young people 🛠 | People need to realize there are different paths to a successful career
Timecodes: ⏰ 00:00-05:21 | The shortage of skilled workers is due to many issues we need to face ⏰ 05:21-09:37 | Wages in the trades are up and salary options higher for skilled trade graduates ⏰ 09:37-16:34 | Our culture has created a negative view on a trades education that needs to be changed ⏰ 16:34-21:07 | We need to bring value and respect back to the trades and kids pursuing those careers
Quotes: 💬 “For every three baby boomers that retire, only one millennial or Gen X skilled worker comes in to take their place.” - Brett Elliott, President and CEO at Skillwork 💬 “The skilled worker shortage we are facing is not so much a pay issue as it is a popularity issue.” - Brett Elliott, President and CEO at Skillwork 💬 “A skilled trade career can provide you a quicker path to higher wages with less cost to your education.” - Tim Raglin, COO at Skillwork 💬 “When we bring honor and value to the trades, we change the culture around a trades job for the next generation.” - Tim Raglin, COO at Skillwork
