I went to trade school during law school. It left me stunned
Darnell Epps, a Yale Law School graduate, advocates for skilled trades in manufacturing, addressing worker shortages and promoting awareness. He plans a recruitment company to support careers in this sector alongside his legal pursuits.
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Darnell Epps, a recent Yale Law School graduate, shared his experience of also obtaining a vocational diploma in manufacturing technology and machining from Lincoln Technical Institute. Despite the high demand for skilled trades in manufacturing and construction, there was a significant shortage of workers in these fields. Epps highlighted the lack of awareness about the career opportunities in advanced manufacturing and the skills required by employers. He emphasized the importance of reshaping the narrative around skilled trades and fostering a cultural appreciation for these essential careers. Epps plans to build a software-driven recruitment company to help individuals find careers in the skilled trades and advanced industry. He believes that the future of American prosperity relies not only on lawyers and executives but also on skilled tradespeople who are crucial to the economy. Epps aims to contribute to the advancement of the manufacturing industry while also pursuing his legal career by taking the New York bar exam in 2025.
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7 commentsIt's a bit trite, but: Is it a shortage of labor, or is it a shortage of pay for labor?
I realize that other issues can come into play like barriers of accreditation, people not realizing demand exists, lack of funds to pursue education to supply the demand, or a perception that the whole career-direction is a "bad bet", etc... Yet once you've seen somebody say "labor shortage" to describe a situation where the pay is terrible, it's hard to un-see it as a kind of sneaky blame-shifting tactic.
Ex: "I can't find anyone willing to sell me a new car for $1,000! Clearly America is gripped by a devastating car shortage. Manufacturers must step up production, and the government can help fix this crisis by giving car-purchasers like myself a tax break."
CT has a robust technical educational system, a relic of the heyday of Colt, Pratt & Whitney, and UTC, now Raytheon. One of the best states for it, glad to see it getting some attention here.
The starting salary of a qualified builder is AUD 125,000 (USD 83,000) and most earn much higher than that. If working in mining even non-skilled labourers are earning more than AUD 150,000 (FIFO).
Builders are charging AUD 1000 per day per person.
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