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5 Reasons Why You Want To Be A Craftsman

Wednesday, 10 April
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If you’ve been working in an office and dreaming of getting your hands dirty, you’re not alone! Even though white collar work has been pushed hard in schools over the last 20 years, more workers are realizing that blue collar jobs are just as rewarding. If you’ve been wondering about starting or changing to a career to the trades, here are some good reasons to pursue it and find out more:

High Demand

A higher percentage of the younger generation is choosing to go to college for white collar work. We also currently have a building boom along with many older craftsmen retiring! This means we’ve got a significant labor gap on our hands, and so the demand for work in the trades is high – and projected to keep growing for the next several years.

 

Good Pay

With fewer and fewer young people going into the industry, the demand is pushing the average pay up. A 2017 study from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce said that the median salary for a job in the trades is $59,000 annually, which is pretty competitive with white collar work.

 

More Flexibility and Variety

Because the demand for craftsmen is high, you can choose the projects you want, as well as whether you have temporary or permanent placement, short-term or long-term, and more.

Many of the craftsmen that Madden work with don’t want permanent placement. For example, some people misunderstand and think they’d only want temporary projects as a short-term solution to unemployment. But the reality is that temporary work gives craftsmen variety, control in their vacation schedules, and rapid advancement of skills. In fact these are many of the same reasons why the Madden Apprenticeship Program is so well-loved, as working with several different employers during training gives them a wider breadth of connections and experience.

 

Increased Satisfaction & Creativity

Craftsmen love the satisfaction and clarity of doing work with their hands, and feel a better sense of accomplishment when the project is done. Unlike many white collar jobs, craftsmen get to see the solid results from their effort. Many workers are also surprised to realize that they may find more intellectually stimulating and creative work in the trades rather than in an office.

 

New Technologies

Ironically, the labor gap has actually created a high demand for new technologies that help make trade work more efficient. This also means that more craftsmen are needed that have technological skills – and they have more opportunities to work on new and innovative projects. This is giving new excitement and interest in the industry!

 

As you can see, there are a lot of advantages in working in the trades. If you have interest in becoming an apprentice, contact Madden about our registered apprenticeship program today. We partner with PCC to get you the training you need. We’ll answer your questions and help guide you to the next step, so give us a call today!

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