This week (10/5 to 10/11) on Work Matters we take a look at skilled jobs as technicians and in the trades as career options.

Listen this week as our guests offer that there are many paths to success. First, Joe Lamacchia, author of Blue Collar and Proud of It talks about the excitement and booming job prospects in blue collar trades. Then, Dr. Ken Gray, professor, and author of Workforce Education: The Basics talks about doors that are open to people who explore training options outside of a four-year college degree. I think you'll find their perspectives interesting and refreshing.

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