The push to send everyone to college instead of learning a skilled trade wasn’t about better opportunities—it was about money.
Apprenticeships and on-the-job training used to be the norm, allowing people to build skills while earning a living. But colleges saw a chance to cash in, convincing the public that a degree was the only path to success.
The result? Mountains of student debt, a shortage of skilled workers, and industries struggling to find talent.
It’s time to rethink the narrative. Skilled trades aren’t a backup plan—they’re a vital part of the economy.
#grownostr #college #trades
TheShopRat / Jeremiah Baker
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