Skilled Trade Career Planning For Teens
"Skilled Trade Career Planning For Teens" by P.D. Mason offers an extensive guide for high school graduates exploring alternatives to the traditional college education path. Drawing from his experience, Mason explains in detail and emphasizes the benefits of skilled trades as a viable option for teens to pursue highly lucrative and fulfilling careers. The book highlights opportunities in a plethora of skilled trades and how to start building a career without the financial burden of student loans.
"Skilled Trade Career Planning For Teens" by P.D. Mason offers an extensive guide for high school graduates exploring alternatives to the traditional college education path. Drawing from his experience, Mason explains in detail and emphasizes the benefits of skilled trades as a viable option for teens to pursue highly lucrative and fulfilling careers. The book highlights opportunities in a plethora of skilled trades and how to start building a career without the financial burden of student loans.
"Skilled Trade Career Planning For Teens" by P.D. Mason offers an extensive guide for high school graduates exploring alternatives to the traditional college education path. Drawing from his experience, Mason explains in detail and emphasizes the benefits of skilled trades as a viable option for teens to pursue highly lucrative and fulfilling careers. The book highlights opportunities in a plethora of skilled trades and how to start building a career without the financial burden of student loans.
Key Points from P.D. Mason:
Debt-Free Education: The book stresses that skilled trade careers offer hands-on experience and education without the burden of college debt, allowing teens to enter the workforce and earn while they learn.
In-Demand Trades: Mason identifies industries with labor shortages, such as construction, electrical work, plumbing, and healthcare, providing immediate employment opportunities and the potential for career growth.
Practical Career Guidance: Readers receive step-by-step advice on how to begin a career in skilled trades directly after high school, including tips on finding apprenticeships, trade schools, and identifying individual strengths.
Real-Life Success Stories: Personal anecdotes and success stories from individuals who have pursued careers in skilled trades offer inspiration and practical advice for teens and their parents.
Reviewers praise the book for its informative and practical advice, with one reviewer saying, “This book breaks down what skilled trades are, whether they’re right for your teen, and how to find in-demand career opportunities in the US, Canada, and the UK.”
"Skilled Trade Career Planning For Teens" is an invaluable resource for students and parents seeking alternative career pathways that lead to financial independence and long-term success, without the cost of a traditional college degree.
“I wish this book had been written when I was a teenager. Not only does the book provide so many great examples of skilled professions, but it also breaks the common myths associated with these jobs.” ~ Erock