By: Ken Rusk • Published March 30, 2020
We all know the image of the dystopian future of the American workforce: robots, in droves, take all the jobs that hardworking, real people have always had, the poverty level skyrockets, and the human race as we know it, devolves. Sometimes, the robots even turn …
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Category: Working in the Trades
By: Ken Rusk • Published March 30, 2020
These times, they are a’changin’. The trend of the last 20-30 years has shifted. Who would have thought that it would be the college-educated populace that would struggle to find work in this day and age? But it’s true – for every job in education …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published February 10, 2020
A booming economy, changing norms, and new openings vacated by retiring men are changing the face of blue-collar work. Today, women are filling roles that were historically male-dominated. Though the percentage of women in the overall workforce hasn’t changed much, the number of women working …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published December 13, 2019
By now, you’ve heard about the vast number of job openings in the trades. With Baby Boomers retiring and a never-ending need for skilled workers, the trades have never been more inviting for those looking to grow their career and eventually run their own business. …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published October 21, 2019
Think you need a college degree to earn a decent wage? Think again. There are plenty of blue-collar jobs that pay 6 figures and don’t require you to wait four years and accrue tens of thousands of dollars of debt.
Whether you want to work with …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published October 2, 2019
Leadership in the Blue-Collar World: The Importance of Being a Mentor
One person’s success is rarely the result of just their work alone. It’s the culmination of experiences and learning from everyone in their lifetime. Parents, teachers and peers are often credited with helping guide others …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published August 19, 2019
Learning to Hire For Skills, Not Degrees
The tech boom has certainly changed our lives and our workplaces. It has also lead to thousands of articles in the newspapers and stories on TV about the rise of tech jobs that require four-year degrees. What hasn’t been …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published August 19, 2019
Why does your friend have a big smile on his face every time you see him? It could be because he’s a blue collar worker and growth in that sector is occurring at the fastest rate since 1984. In fact, there are now more blue …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published July 29, 2019
Life loves to throw curveballs at every opportunity. Just when you’re starting to get into your rhythm, an unexpected problem can come flying in over the plate before you realize it. While many of these curveballs are in your personal life, it’s common to have …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published July 18, 2019
How to become a millionaire, fix your credit, and spend your money wisely
What’s the best way to become a millionaire? Listen up Gen Z because the best piece of financial advice is to get started early.
Despite what you may have been told, with the right …
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