The days of a father passing down his tools to ensure that the family plumbing business continued for another generation are rapidly disappearing. This trend is changing our lives in unexpected ways.
According to ManPowerGroup, Inc., a Talent Shortage Survey was conducted in 2012. “skilled trades”These are the hardest jobs you can fill. There aren’t enough skilled workers as the Baby Boomers age. skilled tradesmenReady to meet the increasing demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics more than half of skilled tradesmen have reached 50. There is only one skilled worker available for every three retired tradesmen.
The shortage of skilled tradesmen makes it harder to find them. So who will fix the A/C on a 100-degree afternoon or re-shingle the roof if it is damaged by Mother Nature? America needs to wake up!
Skilled tradesmen are an integral part of our society and it is time to recognize their contributions. IRWIN Tools created National Tradesmen’s Day in 2011. It is a day to recognize America’s true working hands and thank those tradesmen who make our lives better every day. Every professional tradesman, whether they are an auto mechanic or roofer, plumber, bricklayer, welder, electrician, or carpenter, deserves our gratitude. These are the men and woman who built America and kept it running strong.
National Tradesmen Day takes place every September on the third Friday. It is a good time to stop and think about the many entrepreneurial and business ownership opportunities that a career in skilled work can offer your children.
To find out more about the certifications and classes available for skilled trades, take your son/daughter to your local community college. National Tradesmen Day is a day to honor and recognize our country’s skilled tradesmen. You can also talk to your children about the many benefits of working with your hands to make a living. Let’s be tradesmen proud of their contributions to our communities and show them how much we appreciate their work. They are America’s true working hands and their lives make our lives possible.
Visit this page to learn more about the National Tradesmen Day and how you can show your appreciation for tradesmen. www.nationaltradesmenday.com.
