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We Are Making The Trades Cool Again.
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Are Things Really Too Expensive
Post Gen-X generations love to compare 2023 prices to 1980 prices and tell us how unaffordable things have become, and how hard it is to...
Mar 23, 20231 min read
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory therapists are healthcare professionals who provide care to patients with respiratory disorders. They work with patients of...
Feb 7, 20231 min read
Electrical Lineman
An electrical lineman is a skilled tradesperson who installs, maintains, and repairs electrical power systems and transmission lines....
Jan 9, 20231 min read
Elevator Mechanic
Elevator mechanics put new elevators in buildings and maintain existing ones, ensuring their safe use. They perform tasks such as...
Dec 16, 20221 min read
Contractor Succession Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4Gbxhw0IJc&t=146s #WorkingClass #NickKasik #Kasik #Trades
Nov 30, 20221 min read
The Rust Belt Podcast
https://rustbeltrecruiting.com/episode-45-featuring-nick-kasik-of-the-hermanson-company/ #WorkingClass #NickKasik #Kasik #Trades
Nov 20, 20221 min read
Straight Outta Crumpton Podcast With Nick Kasik
http://www.gregcrumpton.com/blog/straight-outta-crumpton-podcasts/
Nov 15, 20222 min read
Working Class Tattoos
When you hire a skilled trades person, and they show up with highly visible tattoos, what might be among your first guesses: Rapper?...
Nov 6, 20223 min read
Employees are Thinking Differently. Are You Prepared?
So, I found myself sitting in a conversation at a Shriner’s event, (Yes, I am a funny hat guy) and they were all frustrated with falling...
Nov 2, 20221 min read
Salaries for Skilled Trade Workers Are Going Up!
During the most recent update to the Bureau of Labor Statistics data, careers in the skilled trades saw a marked increase in average...
Oct 15, 20222 min read
The Great Resignation / Retirement
So where have all the workers gone? Seriously? A record-high 11 million jobs are waiting to be filled across the U.S., and we have record...
Sep 29, 20223 min read
So We Have A Skilled Trades Labor Shortage... What Next?
The skilled trades are experiencing a significant labor shortage that will only continue to worsen, impacting project schedules, create...
Sep 21, 20222 min read
Why The Skilled Trades Are Now More Important Than Ever
Millions of Americans who lost their jobs due to the pandemic are facing a choice, and are in a perfect position to make a change. All...
Sep 9, 20222 min read
Time to Have an Honest Conversation About America’s Skilled Labor Gap
While we all see the unemployment rate falling to 3.5 percent this summer, the lowest level in more than 50 years, we see this as good...
Aug 31, 20221 min read
The Blog-Cast with Skill Stadium
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/nick-kasik-skilled-trades-advocate-author-tv-show-host/id1530074050?i=1000576221114
Aug 31, 20222 min read
Heavy Metal Summer Experience
Recently, I had the honor of being asked to participate in the strategic planning session for the Heavy Metal Summer Experience program....
Aug 31, 20222 min read
Now The Working Class Gets To Pay For College Degrees
Here at Working Class, we work very hard to stay away from anything political. But this sends a clear message to the backbone Working...
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