Hvac School - For Techs, By Techs

Ryan Gorman comes on the podcast to discuss the differences between a college education and early career opportunities in the skilled trades.    Many parents feel pressured to send their children to college and encourage them to get a four-year degree. Despite what society may lead us to believe, there is no shame in thinking that college may not be suitable for you or your child; the skilled trades have many opportunities for people to learn throughout their lives and make a good living.   In many cases, parents may see college as “a ticket to the starting line.” Unfortunately, college tuition has skyrocketed over the years, and a good ROI is not guaranteed. Instead, a career in the skilled trades can allow a person to develop hard skills and land a well-paying job at a young age. As the skills gap widens, young people who learn skills make themselves attractive to employers and increase their earning potential.   Children and teenagers who want to become engineers may actually prefer a trades career where t