The first Wednesday in May is designated National Skilled Trades Day — this year on May 4 — to serve as a day to bring attention to and recognize those workers.
I have long been aware that most people do not place enough value on the trades. The expectation to earn a four-year degree immediately after high school is still largely prevalent, although with rising costs of education and a little bit of a shift in attitudes, I think that other options are finally gaining more respect again.
The National Day Calendar website sums it up nicely: “Our society has a hard time accepting
