Trades 101: Chapter 1

Why the Trades, Why Now?

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The Trades Are Calling

Right now, across North America, there's a massive shortage of skilled tradespeople. We're talking about hundreds of thousands of unfilled positions — and it's only getting worse as experienced workers retire. This isn't just a stat. It's an opportunity.

Key Takeaways

  • 1Over 700,000 trade positions are unfilled in North America
  • 2Average age of a skilled tradesperson is 55+
  • 3Starting wages often beat university graduates by $15-20K
  • 4Zero student debt if you go the apprenticeship route