Congrats to them.
I try to tell young men I speak with to learn CAD & electricity/electronics, or to become linemen/plumbers/electricians/HVAC.
Sounds great. The problem is a skilled teenager may not be up to the demands of working like a robot 40 hours a week. Lots of distractions and adult issues he or she will have to catch up deal with. You just gotta tell them too many things. Working for smaller companies will help-more personal. I don’t see how a mechanic will enjoy reporting to the same cold, dirty shop and want to stick around too long while his buddies are out bumming’ around and having fun. It’s growing pains. At least it’s better than asking if you’d like fries with that.