Apprenticeship is the new unknown calling for some!

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Many people are disenchanted with the prospect of going to college.  It's not a statement about their capabilities.  It's a statement of the unattractiveness of the outcome.  College debt and unfulfilling employment.  Not everyone is suited to be an Accountant or a Programmer.  Plus, I generally think it's good to have some of those skills to help with day to day problems that come up.  I'm reminded of an old film comedy where a character calls an Electrician to change a lightbulb.  I have an interest in electrical power generation and I think someone could parlay those skills into a very nice career if they had some ambition to do so.

I absolutely agree with you. College isn’t for everyone although Most of these trades require schooling. My brother would work everyday learning the hands on and then go to school 3 nights a week learning the technical aspects of it for 5 years. My grandfather the same thing. Those  guys were/are Two of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met. 
I also work with a master electrician who also has a degree in biology. Very intelligent man. 

These guys make very nice livings.  There’s a reason there’s a shortage. The schooling is hard and the job Is very tough and demanding. That’s why they make $40, $50, $60+ Some $100 per hour. For many years my grandfather left out on Monday morning and got home Friday evening. Hats off to all of them.

 Where do you live that most of those trades require a lot of schooling ? That's not a norm across the states I'm pretty sure.