Foreword -- Special Edition of Building Success in the Trades

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One of the biggest challenges in skilled trades is being able to find the right people with the right competencies and attitudes to fill vacant jobs.  Not just vacant jobs but well-paying jobs.  It seems senseless to continue revisiting the past instead focusing on the future, which is much more valuable, and that’s where this book is immeasurable.  What Bill & and Georgian Lussier did in this book was just that; getting back to basics. 

We have to re-tell the story of what a skilled trades job is like in this new economy with newer technologies and how the skill sets our young people possess complement those jobs.  Most of our young people today have outdated ideas of what a skilled trades job is really like. A lot of that we, as adults, need to take responsibility for as well.  Our marketing and our narratives need to change, and this book does that.  We call an apprenticeship program at The Greater Michigan Construction Academy “The Other 4-year Degree” which is the typical duration for most of the trades. 

Simply exposing young people to the reality of what a modern skilled trades job looks like in the commercial landscape is part of the solution.  This book is most effective for kids, counselors and parents in particular before they get to high school and are more set in what kind of career path they start to pursue.  People are aging out of the workforce across the economy and part of the problem lies in society not being the best in helping young people choose what career to pursue.  When we expose young people that train at The Greater Michigan Construction Academy you see them light up and they get excited about the possibilities.  This book helps to propel that excitement!

Jimmy E. Greene

CEO, Greater Michigan Construction Academy

Book Review by Educator

The information in this book is Awesome for Youth interested in the Trades!

As an Educator and Employment and Training Specialist, I found this book exceptional and an easy ready for youth, parents and anyone looking for information regarding the trades. Every school should have a copy in their media center and anyone who works with youth.  https://www.amazon.com/Building-Success-Trades-experienced-tradespeople/dp/1795532149/ref

Book Review by Business Owner

Building success In the Trades provides a concise look at exploring early, mid and advanced careers in the trades. Today as more and more individuals are being directed to college rather than the trades, this book outlines the options of pursuing a trade. It also allows the reader to realize that the trades may not be for them.
The demands for tradesmen are growing along with excellent pay and benefit opportunities. This book points out what is important in determining and in succeeding in the trades – work experience, education, and licensing. It also provides excellent instruction on preparing for interviews and resume writing.
Easy to read, this book is an excellent tool for individuals who are considering or seeking careers in the trades. Having had ownership of a home construction company, I found this book to provide sound advise for individuals exploring the trade industries.  Diana

Book Review by Grandparent

Here is one grandparent's appreciation for Building Success in the Trades:

The advice offered in this book is paramount to any person interested in education involving the trades.

I purchased three of them to give my grandchildren as they approach the ages to consider further education after high school. This book is not only for young students .It is a well written and organized text to encourage and assist any adult, 18-over 50 looking to advance their education .Included in this text are tips for success, resumes and interview tips and opportunities for retirement jobs. Thank you Bill and Georgian Lussier for direction offered to make the trades education more inviting and doable.

Handbook for Trade Careers

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