concur on all points
“Sadly all the trade openings are going unfilled because for a generation we dissuaded our youth from getting mechanical trade educations in exchange for degrees in social justice fields”
the law of unintended consequence is making its presence known.
We should fast track skilled legal applicants for citizenship and/or entry into the country. If you have a trade “come on in”. Eastern Europe is a good source. Most of my house renovation was done by Poles.
Businesses should help by recruiting skilled labor by guaranteeing employment as was done in the 19th century.