We have all heard the axiom — “those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.” That is so far from the truth when it comes to the trades. In fact, in order to teach the trades, most instructors need to have at least a few years of actual work experience. And, it is an important requirement, as real-life experience is vital to teaching the next generation of tradespeople. So, in addition to real-world experience, what traits and skills do trade schools look for when searching for new instructors, and how do you know if you’d make a good candidate to teach the trades?
Everyone knows there is a problem in the trades — there are simply not enough skilled workers for all the jobs available. This is not changing anytime soon. In fact, the problem is predicted to get even worse as baby boomers continue to retire with not enough people in line to take their place.