About Me

Taking Trade Schools Into the Future: The Next Chapter

Hi, my name is Olivia, and I am a bit of a hippie at heart. I homeschool my kids, and I honestly think uni is overrated for many people. Yes, uni is perfect if you want to be an engineer, a college professor, a doctor or many other positions, but I have seen too many friends leave with liberal arts degrees and end up working in coffee shops. Instead of pushing everyone toward uni, I think people should explore trade schools. We need welders, plumbers, machinists and other trades. In this blog, I am going to write about my research and tips for succeeding in trade schools, but I also want to focus on the future of trade schools. I hope that it is bright, and I think we as a culture are ready for a larger focus on trade schools.

Latest Posts

2017

Conquering a Fear of Working on Scaffolding
Training to set up, safety check and work on scaffolding can give you a lot more opportunities for work, with special skills and qualifications that are often quite sought after. While it would possibly not be the wisest decision to begin training in scaffolding if you were terrified of heights, there are some people who don't realise they have such a fear until they're in a situation where it's tested.