(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — High school graduates who don't want to take on debt to attend college could find a lucrative future in the skilled trades. That's the assessment from one hiring expert on WBBM’s Noon Business Hour.
Electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians are examples of skilled trades that are in demand.
“So many people are retiring from the skilled trades, and so the volumes are going to be astronomical,” said Rick Cobb founder of the workplace consulting firm 2 Discern in Chicago.
He says the next generation of skilled tradespeople will have plenty to do. Especially as the world transitions over to green energy.
“The aging infrastructure in most of our states across the country and then the gigantic uptick on the use of kilowatt hours both from AI and electric vehicles.”
Walmart says it will offer training and certifications to fill high demand roles that require workers from the skilled trades.
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