🎙️ Is becoming an electrician still a smart move for an 18-year-old in 2026?For years the message was simple: go to college. But while that happened, the skilled trades kept aging. The average worker in construction is now in their 40s, and companies across the country are struggling to find the next generation.So if the opportunity is so big… why aren’t more young people entering the trades?In this episode we break down the real decision facing young people today. College vs apprenticeship, student debt vs earning while learning, and what a career as an electrician can actually look like over the next 10–20 years.Topics we cover:• Trade school vs college• The electrician career path (apprentice → journeyman → contractor)• Why the construction workforce keeps getting older• Opportunities coming from electrification, EV infrastructure, and grid upgrades• What an 18-year-old should really think about before entering the trades🎧 Listen now on Work N Talk.📌 Explore More:🌐 Website: energizeus-edu.today🎙️ More Episodes: podcast.energizeus-edu.today🏗️ B.U.L.D. Association: info.energizeus-edu.today/buld-association📘 Free eBook: info.energizeus-edu.today/blueprint-ebook📸 Follow Us: @energizeusedu on Instagram