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# Bridging the Gap: The Next Generation of Skilled Trades Workers

Discover Classet's mission to address the skilled trades shortage on the Nolan Consulting Group Podcast. We discuss new educational strategies and how to bring the next generation into the trades.

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Johnny RooneyHead of Sales at Classet

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January 19, 2024

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**Summary:** The skilled trades workforce aged 55+ has doubled over 20 years, signaling an impending crisis. Success in connecting students to trades starts with local knowledge, one teacher's connection can set a student on a successful career path.

-   A Doubling Dilemma: Over 20 years, the workforce aged 55+ in trades has doubled. This signals an impending crisis in skilled trades availability.
-   The Education Gap: There's a significant challenge in guiding non-college-bound students towards lucrative trades careers.
-   A New Approach Needed: Classet and Nolan Consulting Group explore new strategies to introduce high school students to the trades, emphasizing hands-on careers' economic and career growth potential.

### 💡 Key Insights:

-   The Local Connection: Success in trades starts with local knowledge. One teacher's connection can set a student on a successful path.
-   The Need for Resources: We discuss creating accessible, low-maintenance resources for educators to guide students toward trades careers.
-   Modern Messaging: Using short videos and direct communication to align with how students consume information today.

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Johnny Rooney

Head of Sales at Classet

Johnny led sales at BlueCrew and brings deep expertise in high-volume hiring markets to his role at Classet. He focuses on connecting businesses with solutions that make large-scale hiring faster and less painful.

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