Yes and no. Having the diploma is one thing, but it's vastly more important that you have work history, references, gear, tools, and a reliable means to get to the job site. Had I not worked as a military contractor before that, I likely never would've had what the garages I worked for would've wanted. A lot of the guys I went to school with had no clue how to get the tools or gear, and had to hope their instructors could provide references.
The downside is finding tradesmen is getting harder because cost of entry is rising.
important that you have work history, references, gear, tools, and a reliable means to get to the job site.
Those things have probably always been important thought, right?
Again, the answer's both yes and no. It varies depending on a given trade and the area market demand for tradesmen. That makes it difficult to give specifics beyond the baseline skills and background information a person should have. Then you've got to factor into the broader picture the thousands of people every year who do indeed successfully graduate with trade schools educations, but never follow through, pursuing other jobs.
The reality of the matter is, the only reason trades are in decline is because Mike Rowe is correct. There is a concerted effort to steer people away from skilled trades. Communists in our society do not want Americans strong enough to earn a living and provide for their families beyond their control.
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