Tim Coleman joins the podcast to address the labor shortage in the trades industry, and how new generations are approaching vocational education. He discusses the need for collaboration between educational institutions, government agencies, and trade organizations to grow the industry’s skilled labor workforce. Tim emphasizes debunking stereotypes and promoting trades as a viable career path, highlighting efforts to increase diversity within the industry.
The conversation also focuses on the challenges faced by the education system in supporting vocational education. They discuss the lack of funding for career and technical education (CTE) courses, which hinders program growth. The episode underscores the importance of destigmatizing trade careers and expanding vocational education initiatives, with Tim telling engaging stories from his experience recruiting a new generation of workers.
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