Trade Skills and Career Opportunities

What is an alternative path some recent high school graduates in Pennsylvania are choosing instead of traditional college?

• Joining the military

• Starting their own businesses

• Embarking on new careers in unique trade programs

• Taking a gap year to travel

What is the approximate annual starting salary mentioned for some high school graduates entering trade programs?

• $30,000

• $50,000

• $70,000

• $100,000

What concern did one student express about pursuing a traditional college education?

• It's too easy and doesn't challenge them.

• It leads to significant debt and difficulty finding a job.

• It doesn't offer enough social opportunities.

• It requires too much travel.

What specific task is Adam Ashburn's company, DC Fabricators, involved in for the Navy?

• Building aircraft carriers

• Welding submarine parts

• Designing new naval uniforms

• Repairing naval aircraft

Besides welding and automotive, what new trade area is the school's program expanding into?

• Culinary arts

• Cosmetology

• Heating and air conditioning (HVAC)

• Computer programming

What happened to Joe Seeger immediately after graduating from the trade program?

• He decided to pursue a college degree.

• He started his own business.

• He was hired by a Philadelphia company.

• He joined the military.

According to Jennifer Tirendi, what is a key benefit of skills learned in trades like automotive, welding, and HVAC?

• They are primarily useful for hobbyists.

• They are tangible, AI-proof, and lead to good money with no debt.

• They require minimal effort to master.

• They are only valuable in specific local areas.

What is a core message promoted by Mike Rowe's foundation regarding career paths?

• College is the only path to success.

• Skilled trades are outdated and not in demand.

• Consider a skilled trade that's in demand, master it, and go to work.

• Only "dirty jobs" lead to wealth.

How many open job positions are estimated to be available in the country that do not require a four-year college degree?

• Around 1 million

• Approximately 3.5 million

• Over 7 million

• Less than 500,000