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The Value of Getting Into the Trades

Why Trade School Might Be a Smarter Choice Than College

Introduction

  • The benefits of getting into the trades
  • The importance of education
  • Sponsored by Ferguson
  • Options: technical school, union, or open shop

The Importance of Education

  • High school graduation or GED required
  • Personal experience: quitting high school and returning
  • Learn from experienced plumbers
  • Consider additional training programs

Earning While Learning

  • Benefits of trade school: getting paid while learning
  • Flexible schedule: work during the day, attend school at night
  • Classroom environment with knowledgeable instructors
  • Comparison with college: paying for tuition vs. earning a salary

Comparing Trade School and College

  • Salary progression in the trades: apprentice to journeyman
  • Example salary scale based on union rates
  • College graduate starting salary
  • Projected salary growth with annual raises

Long-Term Earnings Potential

  • Total earnings over a career in the trades
  • Union pension benefits
  • College graduate's total earnings
  • Difference in earnings between the trades and college

Conclusion

  • Consider the value when choosing between trade school and college
  • Success stories in the trades
  • Importance of learning and improving your education
  • Apprenticeship, trade school, or on-the-job training

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