Rob Holmes: Trades - America's First Responders

🔧 America’s skilled trade crisis is real—and it’s your opportunity to thrive.

In this episode of Strategic Shift, Rob Holmes, co-founder of Forge Now, breaks down why 9 million trade jobs are going unfilled while college grads struggle with debt and unemployment. This powerful, eye-opening interview reveals:

✅ How you can earn $28/hour in just 7 weeks
✅ Why 80% of tradespeople are retiring in the next 10 years
✅ How Forge Now’s military-style training is changing lives
✅ Why trades are the “first responder” jobs of our economy
✅ The path to a 6-figure career—no degree required

Whether you're a parent, veteran, or someone looking to escape the college debt trap, this conversation will change how you think about career paths. As Rob says: "You don't need permission to get your life back. You just need a path."

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