Skilled trade jobs are in high demand

If you are of the boomer generation then it was probably drummed into your head that you must have a college education to get anywhere in life. While education in its own right is a wonderful thing to pursue it isn’t the only path to a successful career. You should also consider a skilled trade job often referred to as a blue collar job.

Why not learn a skilled trade?

Blue collar work opposed to white collar work that requires a college education has always had an image problem. It is as if people looked down at other folks who worked with their hands for a living. But the truth be known these types of jobs are indispensable in any economy good or bad. As for the pay it can start out better than many professional jobs and you can start working after a relatively short training period or you can learn on the job. There are many community colleges and technical schools that teach the skills you need in your future career. And if you are changing jobs and don’t have time to go to class during the day most places offer evening and weekend classes.

In this economy the demand for skilled labor is high and there isn’t much threat of these jobs being outsourced.

Here are just a few of the skilled trade jobs

• Auto mechanic 
• Electricians  
• Construction jobs  
• Machinist  
• Welding 
• Carpentry worker/wood worker 
• Plumber 
• Pipe fitter 
• Dental hygienist 
• Barber 
• Landscaping operations and management 
• Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration

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