Posted on 11/25/2016 5:05:24 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
That was my observation as well, when I tried to pursue apprenticeships in the machine trades years ago. Companies lamenting the inability to find workers...yet unwilling to train them. And the local community colleges had just ended or were winding down their machine training programs.
I managed to train myself to do some of the work, and I still enjoy turning a crank or wielding a hand tool when opportunity allows...but it’s an opportunity lost.
I was very happy to see Norm Abram of “This Old House” talking up the construction trades and recommending apprenticeships as an alternative to college. The show is soon to announce an apprenticeship program. It’s a great idea.
“The show is soon to announce an apprenticeship program.”
As noted @ #13 above:
http://mikerowe.com/2016/11/a-big-thanks-to-those-in-the-house/
There are young people that don’t know how to tie a shoe, you better believe that we are going to need Apprenticeship Programs.
We have to bring back the exception to the Fed Min Wage and for States to get Education funding, they have to do the same.
Apprenticeship should be only slightly better than an unpaid internship, you are learning valuable skills and getting paid.
Thanks! Great statement!
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