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This is a cyclical yet generational shift. Usually people focus on climbing the corporate ladder. Skilled trades people earn a significant income while contributing to the economic growth and humane impact in society. Many can enjoy the autonomy that entrepreneurship provides. The best career trajectory is marrying your skills, talents, and abilities with your purpose and mission to create opportunities for yourself and others. #career #entrepreneurship #purposedrivenlife

Why You Should Consider A Job In The Skilled Trades by Jack Kelly via Forbes Americans should be taking advantage of potentially lucrative and rewarding career opportunities in the trades. These in-demand jobs offer high wages, attractive benefits, including pension plans, and opportunities for advancement. Skilled trade workers also report high job satisfaction and said they would choose the same career again (87%), according to the @thumbtack. Ninety-four percent of respondents indicated that they would encourage their children or family members to enter the skilled trades. Here are some additional survey findings: Ninety-five percent feel secure in their job and don’t perceive artificial intelligence as a threat to their job security. Ninety-five percent are optimistic about their earning potential, while 93% feel positively about career growth opportunities. Ninety-two percent are hopeful about upskilling and technological advancement in their trade. Other Benefits Of A Career In The Skilled Trades “There’s never been a better time to enter the trades, and as a generation shaped by the pandemic and gig economy, Gen-Z are uniquely suited to a profession that offers flexibility and independence,” said Marco Zappacosta, CEO and cofounder of Thumbtack. “With a lower barrier to entry than in the past and incredible demand for people to fill these roles, expertise in the trades is a future-proof career.” A career in the skilled trades offers a more flexible work schedule, a faster educational track that is less expensive compared to a four-year degree, quicker entry into the labor force and the autonomy of being your own boss. There is also a significant financial incentive to join the trades. “They’re making more money,” said Brian Turmail, vice president of public affairs and strategic initiatives at Associated General Contractors of America. “The construction industry is now paying 80% more than the average non-farm job in the United States.” Jelena Djordjevic Thumbtack https://lnkd.in/eqduB3m5

Job opportunities thrive in high-demand states like Texas, California, and Florida, while Hawaii and Illinois lead in wages. 🏗️ Skillit is expanding its skilled workforce in these states, with thousands of qualified workers in Florida and Texas. Floridians and Texans, notice the job market growth? #constructionjobs #workforceexpansion #skillit #constructionindustry #jobmarket #employmentgrowth 🚀 https://lnkd.in/eXSFr6zt

Maybe it's the job security. Or perhaps the lack of education debt. There are several reasons why over 90% of skilled tradespeople report satisfaction with their career 👷🏽 More people are entering the trades, yet it's not enough to combat the industry's labor shortage. However, as the benefits become clearer, workforce experts believe more people will turn to skilled trades.

Maybe it's the job security. Or perhaps the lack of education debt. There are several reasons why over 90% of skilled tradespeople report satisfaction with their career 👷🏽 More people are entering the trades, yet it's not enough to combat the industry's labor shortage. However, as the benefits become clearer, workforce experts believe more people will turn to skilled trades.

“People in construction are getting paid way too much.” Nope, they're getting paid what they're worth. Here‘s why… For decades now kids have been force fed a narrative that if they want to be successful they need to go to Uni, and that's exactly what a majority have done. Ultimately decreasing the amount of people who enter blue collar jobs/trades and increasing the amount of people with a degree. The first thing you learn in any economics class is that demand and supply sets the price, and what do we currently have…? A decreased supply of skilled labour = Increased prices I’ve recently seen people making comments about the high level of pay that people are receiving in construction, calling it unrealistic, unsustainable, and unfair to those who have studied hard. Yeah, maybe… But the market doesn't care about fairness, just because someone has studied hard doesn't guarantee them anything. While it won't last forever, I think the increased pay in construction is a good thing because it will renew initial interest in our industry and blue collar trades. When people realise that being in the construction industry allows you to: - Earn great money from day one - Have no debt - Get paid while you train  - Learn skills that are in demand all over the world Blue collar jobs are going to become popular again and the perception of our industry will get a little better. What do you think about construction industy pay at the minute? #construction #civilconstruction #constructionindustry #pay

Maybe it's the job security. Or perhaps the lack of education debt. There are several reasons why over 90% of skilled tradespeople report satisfaction with their career 👷🏽 More people are entering the trades, yet it's not enough to combat the industry's labor shortage. However, as the benefits become clearer, workforce experts believe more people will turn to skilled trades.

Maybe it's the job security. Or perhaps the lack of education debt. There are several reasons why over 90% of skilled tradespeople report satisfaction with their career 👷🏽 More people are entering the trades, yet it's not enough to combat the industry's labor shortage. However, as the benefits become clearer, workforce experts believe more people will turn to skilled trades.

Why You Should Consider A Job In The Skilled Trades By Jack Kelly Since the Great Resignation, it has been challenging for the laptop class in the United States to find or hold onto their jobs, as the demand for white-collar workers is cooling. For young people deciding their future career paths or anyone looking to pivot, a career in the trades could be a viable option, especially as the U.S. faces a labor shortage of carpenters, electricians, plumbers and other skilled tradespeople, which could have serious implications for the economy.  “There are about 650,000 workers missing from the construction industry, and construction backlogs are now at a four-year high,” Maria Davidson, CEO and founder of Kojo, a materials management platform, told CNBC in an interview. The heavy backlog means longer wait times for customers and an increased delay in earnings, as businesses fall behind on production. One major catalyst for the labor shortage in this sector is the perception that in order to be successful in America, you must pursue a college degree. This has led to a de-emphasis on vocational trade education and a lack of respect for blue-collar jobs. A survey by Thumbtack, an online technology services marketplace that connects consumers with local professionals for various home improvement services, reveals that for 32% of young adults, shop class was not offered in their high school curriculum. Moreover, 59% of skilled tradespeople felt influenced to attend a four-year college, due to family or societal pressure, while 89% of the survey respondents believe that kids are wrongfully taught that receiving a bachelor’s or master’s degree is the only path to success.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) just made its first ‘Same Job Same Pay’ decision, ruling that 324 labour hire workers at Batchfire Callide’s mine must get the same pay as the company’s direct employees. This ruling is a landmark case that could influence future policies and practices in labour hire arrangements across various industries. #hr #industrialrelations