The Skills Gap

The skills gap is an issue facing the trades that is becoming increasingly pervasive. The lack of skilled workers available for the millions of open trades jobs is a problem that will be coming to a head very soon. In this podcast we dive into this topic and the causes and possible solutions for theContinue reading “The Skills Gap”

Podcast Insights: Hiring in the Trades Industry

The trades are notorious for high turnover, and with the lack of incoming skilled labor from the youth hiring is becoming very difficult. There are many variables in what has led to the situation that the trades are in right now, but nevertheless hiring still has to happen. So how do we make the mostContinue reading “Podcast Insights: Hiring in the Trades Industry”

Reviving Shop Class: DIY Skills for Kids

Shop Class has become a rarity in schools these days. More and more kids are being home schooled or going to private schools. Neither of these are known for their robust shop class experiences. My son is still young and so I try to teach him in any moment that comes up, the benefits andContinue reading “Reviving Shop Class: DIY Skills for Kids”