The Backbone of Success | Irvine News

Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews It’s time to rethink careers—college isn’t the only path to success. A lifelong tradesman and a Dirty Jobs legend both sound the alarm: skilled trades are the hidden backbone of America, yet we’re pushing kids toward white-collar jobs while ignoring the demand for electricians, plumbers, and carpenters. These hands-on careers aren’t just practical—they’re essential to building everything from warehouses to factories, and they offer real income, independence, and pride. The trades aren’t dead; they’re booming—and we need to celebrate them, not sideline them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b23a24514b91ad2