Skilled trade jobs are in high demand, but one expert says the supply of workers remains low.
“This country is obsessed with qualifications and certification.” Mike Lowethe host of the “Dirty Jobs” television show, said in an interview with Newsnation's Leland Vittert. “It's something that people get tired of.”
“We're desperate to hear what makes sense,” he said.With balance“Host on Thursday.
His basics Mikeroweworks It aims to hand out $3 million to help train the next generation of skilled trade workers.
What does it involve working in trade?
Depending on the industry and program, trade schools may infiltrate careers that are relatively faster and more affordable than universities. But effort depends on mastering the trade.
Mikeroweworks Foundation Scholarship winner Sean Kelly described his five-year plumbing apprentice as “the most difficult thing I've ever done in my life.”
Kelly wanted to be an organic farmer, but after interning on three farms for five years, he decided he needed to change courses. He was working at a butcher and told him how much money a plumber who will become an instructor for the next five years could make him in the industry.
“I had to show up at day school,” Kelly said. “I had to show up for work. I had to show up at night at school, and by the time I got my traveller license, I was able to make a living I had a deep pride in what I was going to do.”
Katie Smith of NewsNation contributed to this report.
