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I went to trade school during law school. It left me stunned.

The future of American prosperity depends not only on lawyers and executives
but also on machinists, welders and all skilled tradespeople who are the backbone of our economy.

But we must reshape the narrative around skilled trades and foster a cultural appreciation for these essential careers.

Government initiatives such as President Biden’s American Jobs Plan,
which included $300 billion in manufacturing expenditures,
are doomed if they do not do this.

There is real concern that many of the new factories developed as part of Biden’s “Manufacturing Renaissance” will become white elephants because of an under-skilled U.S. workforce
and a lack of awareness about the benefits of careers in advanced industry.


You may be wondering what exactly I plan to do with my own two diplomas.

I plan to build a software-driven recruitment company that helps people find good careers in the skilled trades and advanced industry.

I want to pave the way for a new generation of workers who can thrive in the advanced manufacturing renaissance, driving innovation and growth for decades to come.

But I also like to finish what I start — so I will take the New York bar exam in 2025. You never know when some legal expertise might come in handy.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/06/24/law-school-skilled-trades-machining/