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March 17, 2023

The impending trade labor crisis. With Ethan James (Ep 61)

Within 5 years, the U.S. is likely to reach a critical juncture where is will be difficult to hire anyone to fix a leaky pipe or worse, repair a structural problem with your house. Ethan James is a leader at the forefront of research and education on...

Within 5 years, the U.S. is likely to reach a critical juncture where is will be difficult to hire anyone to fix a leaky pipe or worse, repair a structural problem with your house. Ethan James is a leader at the forefront of research and education on the trade labor shortage. In this episode of The WTS we discussed what is being done to encourage young people to learn a trade and fill the massive gaps being created by an aging workforce of skilled tradespeople who are reaching retirement age. 

 

Plus, We discuss Ethan's list of the 7 most in-demand jobs right now. If you are a young person considering learning a trade, you are more needed now than ever. And you'll be able to earn some pretty high salaries in a short time. 

 

Visit Ethan's YouTube channel, The Honest Carpenter: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHonestCarpenter 

 

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