The conversation explores the rising enrollments in skilled trades programs at community colleges, the importance of community colleges in addressing the skilled trade shortage, and the challenges and opportunities in training and educating young talent in the trades. It also delves into the impact of trades education on students, the camaraderie and connection in the trades, addressing workforce needs and training solutions, adapting to technological changes in the trades, and the challenges in getting people into trades programs. The conversation covers the cost of apprenticeship programs, employer support, and program funding, eliminating barriers for students, the future of community colleges and trades, technology in the trades, and the benefits of pursuing a career in the trades.

This episode is packed with inspiration for students, educators, contractors, and parents who want to better understand the opportunities available in the skilled trades. Share this episode with someone looking for a career path built on purpose, stability, and real-world impact.

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👉 https://www.haccmd.org/

Takeaways

• Rising enrollments in skilled trades programs at community colleges
• Importance of community colleges in addressing skilled trade shortage
• Challenges and opportunities in training and educating young talent in the trades Cost of apprenticeship programs
• Eliminating barriers for students
• Technology in the trades
• Benefits of pursuing a career in the trades

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Promoting the Trades
• 05:31 Community College Enrollment and Program Expansion
• 11:02 Impact of Trades Education on Students
• 18:24 Addressing Workforce Needs and Training Solutions
• 23:53 Challenges in Getting People into Trades Programs
• 35:29 Benefits of Pursuing a Career in the Trades

Keywords

Carroll Community College, HACCMD, HVAC education, apprenticeship programs, skilled trades careers, workforce development, technical education, HVAC training, construction careers, trade school opportunities, skilled labor shortage, continuing education, trades mentorship

Contributors

Steven Barry, Charles Hayden, Jeff Mudd, Danny Torres, The Trades Podcast Production Team, Carroll Community College, Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors of Maryland (HACCMD)