Skilled Trades Shortage: What Students and Instructors Need to Know | LED Lighting Supply

How can we solve the skilled trades shortage before the next generation enters the workforce?The skilled trades are facing a serious workforce shortage, but there's a path forward. In this episode, Cory Peterson sits down with Kate Cinnamo from Explore the Trades to discuss what skilled trades are, why the shortage exists, and how to prepare for a skilled trades career. Discover real solutions involving early education, career path visibility, and business-school partnerships.Topics we cover:00:45 – K-12 education for skilled trades02:29 – Visual career paths that inspire04:14 – Why skilled trades face a shortage10:54 – Who makes the best trade instructors13:27 – How local businesses can get involved18:53 – Using CTE funding to solve hiring needs24:42 – Why AI growth depends on skilled tradesLinks from the Show:Why Explore a Career in the TradesElectrician Career PathExplore The Trades ResourcesPlumber vs. College 10-year Comparison Trayectoria Para La Carrera De ElectricistaKate Cinnamo | LinkedInCory Peterson | LinkedIn💡 Shop UFO High Bay Lights & Linear High Bay Lights:https://www.ledlightingsupply.com/commercial-lighting/led-high-bay-lights🎥 Watch our Top High Bay LED Lights for Facilities:https://youtu.be/ZmlbnAIdxjU?si=sZFHdHXFY2nwbMrQ📩 Request a FREE Lighting Plan: https://www.ledlightingsupply.com/photometric-plan📱 Use our FREE Done-For-You Commercial LED Savings Calculator:https://www.ledlightingsupply.com/resources/calculators/commercial-led-savings-calculator 🔔 Subscribe for unboxings, insights, & bloopers!🔔 Subscribe for unboxings, insights, & bloopers! Have a question or challenge in your facility or contracting business? Reach out to us at [email protected] and we may feature it in a future episode. If The Project Advantage is helping you stay ahead, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify | Amazon