{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Up Your Average","title":"85: How Trade Schools Prepare Students for Successful Careers with Jason Altmire","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2341,"description":"The future belongs to skilled workers.\nIn this episode, Keith and Doug interview Jason Altmire, author of Trade Up, who explains why skilled trades are becoming one of the most important pathways to career stability, entrepreneurship, and long-term financial success.\nAs the cost of college continues to rise and the demand for skilled labor grows, more families and young adults are reconsidering what career preparation should actually look like. Jason discusses how trade schools and certificate programs are equipping students with practical skills, entrepreneurial training, and real-world opportunities in fields like electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, welding, and construction.\nThis conversation explores why the trades are no longer just an “alternative path,” but a strategic option for young people looking to build meaningful, well-paying careers without massive student debt.\nWhether you're a parent helping your child plan for the future, a Gen Z student exploring career options, or someone questioning the traditional corporate route, this episode offers a thoughtful look at the future of workforce development and skilled labor in America.\n👉 Work with us: https://www.gimbalfinancial.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KmuiimG1JFbZUHe-bhnPBJ0y4SJ0wy-v--_HuuSvNXc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80NjJh/ODcyYjJiNzU5NjIz/Y2RkNWRhYjdlYjA5/ZTIyNC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}