Listen "Rob Holmes: Trades - America's First Responders"
Episode Synopsis
🔧 America’s skilled trade crisis is real—and it’s your opportunity to thrive.In this episode of Strategic Shift, Rob Holmes, co-founder of Forge Now, breaks down why 9 million trade jobs are going unfilled while college grads struggle with debt and unemployment. This powerful, eye-opening interview reveals:✅ How you can earn $28/hour in just 7 weeks✅ Why 80% of tradespeople are retiring in the next 10 years✅ How Forge Now’s military-style training is changing lives✅ Why trades are the “first responder” jobs of our economy✅ The path to a 6-figure career—no degree requiredWhether you're a parent, veteran, or someone looking to escape the college debt trap, this conversation will change how you think about career paths. As Rob says: "You don't need permission to get your life back. You just need a path."Connect with Forge Now: ForgeNow.comInstagram: / forgenow YouTube: / @forgenow3692
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