LED Lighting Supply: The Project Advantage Podcast
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LED Lighting Supply: The Project Advantage Podcast
Skilled Trades Shortage: What Students and Instructors Need to Know | LED Lighting Supply
How can we solve the skilled trades shortage before the next generation enters the workforce?
The skilled trades are facing a serious workforce shortage, but there's a path forward. In this episode, Cory Peterson sits down with Kate Cinnamo from Explore the Trades to discuss what skilled trades are, why the shortage exists, and how to prepare for a skilled trades career. Discover real solutions involving early education, career path visibility, and business-school partnerships.
Topics we cover:
00:45 – K-12 education for skilled trades
02:29 – Visual career paths that inspire
04:14 – Why skilled trades face a shortage
10:54 – Who makes the best trade instructors
13:27 – How local businesses can get involved
18:53 – Using CTE funding to solve hiring needs
24:42 – Why AI growth depends on skilled trades
Links from the Show:
Why Explore a Career in the Trades
Plumber vs. College 10-year Comparison
Trayectoria Para La Carrera De Electricista
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