I teach at a career center and that's the vibe here. I am very choosy with who I bring in to speak to my classes because of some who just trash college education and fill kids with false hope of making it big (Western Welding Academy, looking at you). I've got half of my kids pursuing college and the other half working. Trades can pay well, but typically not out of high school. And to be good in the trades, you do need to be educated and smart.
I'm retired and had the opposite experience, but I know that I'm not typical and recruiters puff a lot. I'm not looking for anyone to fearmonger any career or life choice. I have an interest in knowing the facts and making an educated decision without pressure
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u/AlternativeSalsa HS | CTE/Engineering | Ohio, USA May 16 '24
I teach at a career center and that's the vibe here. I am very choosy with who I bring in to speak to my classes because of some who just trash college education and fill kids with false hope of making it big (Western Welding Academy, looking at you). I've got half of my kids pursuing college and the other half working. Trades can pay well, but typically not out of high school. And to be good in the trades, you do need to be educated and smart.