I hear people say "learn a trade!" all the time. How

>>17118455
Were you born rich, white, and with a family connection to someone who runs one of these programs?

>>17118459
>rich
technically upper class
>white
yeah
>with a family connection to someone who runs one of these programs?
i know someone who's a pensioner in the union I'm trying to get into, does that help?

Does it help that I'm trying to get into a somewhat in demand field?

>>17118459
>thinking you need white privilege to learn a trade

Is this fucking bizarro world?

>>17118459
Don't listen to this stupid anon. It's much easier than he makes it seem

I got a job in a metal fab shop as a finisher. My friend worked there previously bit he just recommended I apply so I came in and handed in a resume. After a couple years I went to school to get my tickets for welding, it all flowed quite naturally. I had no previous trade experience, I was just a good worker and came to work every day.

>get $3000
>go to CDL school
>3 weeks later have 8 apprenticeship offers
It's usually just a matter of getting the right cert.

Depends, OP, are you 16?

If you're not 16, it's too late to start an apprenticeship.