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chance in the trades that you could find an employer who will help
you pay your way.
Indeed, employers in skilled trades industries are currently highly
invested in the growth and retention of their employees. Scarcity
of qualified skilled workers in the trades has meant that, instead
of hiring experienced workers, employers are often hiring entry-
level workers and then growing that talent internally. This need, to
develop the next generation of trades professionals, explains why a
construction company or an electrical contractor might be willing to
help you pay for your training or schooling.
Furthermore, as businesses make these major investments in their
workers, they have more to lose if or when a higher-level employee
walks out the door to take an opportunity with a different company.
As a result, these businesses are working hard to create desirable
places to work. Competitive compensation and benefits, work-life