The Skilled Trade Worker Shortage – Why It’s a BIG Problem & How to Fix It

America is Running Out of Skilled Workers! The U.S. is facing a massive skilled trade worker shortage—plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and other crucial trades are disappearing faster than they’re being replaced. But why is this happening? And how do we fix it?

💡 In this video, we dive deep into:
✔️ Why older tradespeople are retiring and not enough young workers are replacing them.
✔️ The stigma around the trades and why people overlook these high-paying careers.
✔️ How the fear of failure and toxic work environments are driving people away.
✔️ The big paycheck that comes with a skilled trade job (without student loan debt!).
✔️ How experienced tradespeople must pass down their knowledge before it’s too late.

This discussion was sparked by an incredible conversation in the VCG Construction Discord, where real tradespeople shared their first-hand experiences. We’re giving credit where it’s due—so a huge shoutout to the VCG community for their insights!

🎯 Highest-Paying Skilled Trades (According to TRDSF.com)
💰 Crane Operators: $60,000 - $90,000+ per year
💰 Electricians: $50,000 - $80,000+ per year
💰 HVAC Technicians: $50,000 - $70,000+ per year
💰 Plumbers & Pipefitters: $55,000 - $85,000+ per year
💰 Construction Managers: $80,000 - $120,000+ per year

📢 The Trades are Hiring—Are You Ready to Join?
If you’ve ever considered a career in the trades, now is the time! No college degree required—just hands-on training, a solid work ethic, and the chance to build a future without crushing student debt.

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✅ Are you in the trades? What’s your experience?
✅ Would you have joined the trades if it wasn’t for the stigma?
✅ How can we make the trades more attractive to young workers?

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