Wealth inequality has widened along racial, ethnic lines since end of Great Recession

[JustAnotherGen]

62. I think there are opportunities in skilled trades

That can't be overlooked.

Let's assume that primary, middle, and high school - all things were equal - for decades.

October 17, 2017 - everyone will pass their mid terms with flying colors.

But all things weren't equal. Skilled trades require training. That training could cost as little as $2500 for solar panel installation. This training could have smart people who were neglected as children by our educational system, job ready in a short amount of time. Not flipping burgers - but helping rebuild our infrastructure.

To a poor kid in Appalachia or Camden, NJ, or Biloxi - they don't have that $2500. If they want to learn it - we need that pathway.

Assuming all student debt is forgiven - then young people will buy homes. Assuming that young persons parents had white collar jobs - they are going to need someone to help with home repairs, updating heating/cooling to energy efficient standards, updating the old electric panel, etc etc.

We all win if stand back and say - can we offer realistic pathways to prosperity to those who were left behind 15 year ago?