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11. They're getting the message

Mon Apr 8, 2024, 09:53 PM

Apr 2024

I asked my bright 16 yr old grandson if he was ready for college, and he told me that he was considering "the trades". I did not dissuade him.

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How Gen Z Is Becoming the Toolbelt Generation [View all] question everything Apr 2024 OP

Very interesting! yardwork Apr 2024 #1

I think it's great. jimfields33 Apr 2024 #2

I'm betting the boost in union membership is helping this. Aristus Apr 2024 #3

The plumbing trade was very good to me. Chainfire Apr 2024 #4

I sure hope so... because MY experience with the under-30 crowd.... WarGamer Apr 2024 #5

The trades were good to us. shrike3 Apr 2024 #6

Awesome news! n/t iluvtennis Apr 2024 #7

This is good trend. honest.abe Apr 2024 #8

That's harsh. Get off my lawn! JanMichael Apr 2024 #12

They're getting the message shanti Apr 2024 #11

Yes, plumbing can be dirty work--- but the paychecks are not, especially if DemocraticPatriot Apr 2024 #13

I thought NAFTA was a good idea Marthe48 Apr 2024 #15