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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...
Jul 19, 20232 min read


Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory therapists are healthcare professionals who provide care to patients with respiratory disorders. They work with patients of...
Mar 23, 20231 min read


Electrical Lineman
An electrical lineman is a skilled tradesperson who installs, maintains, and repairs electrical power systems and transmission lines....
Feb 7, 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...
Jan 9, 20231 min read


Contractor Succession Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4Gbxhw0IJc&t=146s #WorkingClass #NickKasik #Kasik #Trades
Dec 16, 20221 min read


The Rust Belt Podcast
https://rustbeltrecruiting.com/episode-45-featuring-nick-kasik-of-the-hermanson-company/ #WorkingClass #NickKasik #Kasik #Trades
Nov 30, 20221 min read


Straight Outta Crumpton Podcast With Nick Kasik
http://www.gregcrumpton.com/blog/straight-outta-crumpton-podcasts/
Nov 20, 20221 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 15, 20222 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 6, 20223 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...
Nov 2, 20221 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...
Oct 15, 20222 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 29, 20223 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 21, 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...
Sep 9, 20222 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, 20221 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...
Aug 31, 20222 min read
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