Drilling Into the Skilled Trades Shortage: Stanley Black & Decker's Inaugural Makers Index Reveals Few Students Likely to Consider a Career in the Trades; Outdated Perceptions Key Drivers
3BL Media
APRIL 5, 2022
SUMMARY: Most students think skilled trades are a good career option, but just 16% are very likely to consider it. Young people underestimate the income potential for a skilled trade career; however, half of current skilled trade workers with less than 10 years' experience earned at least $50,000 to start.
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