Posted on Sep 8, 2015
Have you considered a trade for work, here are a few reason why you should.
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Each year, construction companies look for more and more people with skills in carpentry, electrician, painter, masonry, every trade and each year there are less people with these skills. While IT is marketable, the number of IT students continues to grow, more and more people are getting into IT, and these trade jobs can in some areas of the country pay you more than your average IT job.
There is something about having built something with your hands, but it takes training and the right tools, no not the Craftsman tools in your dad's mechanic set but the skills and know-how to do it. Considering a trade for a future job is a path that should be looking at.
http://www.careerealism.com/work-trade-reasons/
There is something about having built something with your hands, but it takes training and the right tools, no not the Craftsman tools in your dad's mechanic set but the skills and know-how to do it. Considering a trade for a future job is a path that should be looking at.
http://www.careerealism.com/work-trade-reasons/
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One of the great benefits of learning a trade is that it is much easier to establish a small business once you get some experience under your belt. You see more small business in trade fields then any other area. The military established a program in 90s to help service members earn civilian apprenticeship experience while on active duty to give you a head start. I had many of my electricians working on there qualifications. Leader should be encouraging their junior enlisted to be taking advantage of this program.
The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) https://usmap.cnet.navy.mil/usmapss/static/usmap.jsp
The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) https://usmap.cnet.navy.mil/usmapss/static/usmap.jsp
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I would LOVE to learn a trade, but there is a small number of vocational schools, or maybe it is my area.
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This is actually a great post! I remember reading somewhere that since the baby boomers are getting ready to retire, there is no one trained to replace them.
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I love that emphasis on tradework is making a comeback! Long before I was adopted by ol' Uncle Sam, I started a small framing & roofing crew. It's some of the most satisfying work I've ever done!
As for transition Ed and options... (Thinking small business & startup) does anyone have much information on the Vocational Rehab Program? I have a lot of advice to look into it, but nobody seems to have much knowledge on it around good old Fort Puke... I mean Polk.
TM,
As for transition Ed and options... (Thinking small business & startup) does anyone have much information on the Vocational Rehab Program? I have a lot of advice to look into it, but nobody seems to have much knowledge on it around good old Fort Puke... I mean Polk.
TM,
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I already have a Bachelor and Master's and dont use them directly.
I think I am going to Post 9/11 in a trade, at least learn how to actually do something, other than "manage"
I think I am going to Post 9/11 in a trade, at least learn how to actually do something, other than "manage"
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The problem with the trade, and the current economy, it can be difficult to get contracts. It also depends in what area you reside, for example, DC is booming on house sales, there you can find plenty of contracts, so are other areas, but if it is not really booming in your area you can end up in a bad place. Do your homework, and find the statistics, as well as those veterans associations, and AL's, VFW's, VA centers. You can also, if you decide to work for your own, get part time help with some disabled veterans (stuff that they can do, for example some can paint). Look up DAV, and all those veterans associations.
Good luck in your search
Good luck in your search
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Thanks for sharing. Not enough people going int the the trades. They are badly needed.
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It's good for those who don't want to go to college. Plumbers and electricians make good money
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