Top ten skilled trades in demand
Many Boomers have vocational careers and occupy lots of our country’s skilled trade jobs. Check out how the ratio of those who work "skilled trades" vs. "other jobs" is reversing (in favor of "other jobs") among younger workers. Which positions will be most affected? Baby Boomers hold a sizable majority of the following positions. Top Demand Trades According to B.C.’s Labour Market Outlook, a variety of industries are expected to have thousands of job openings in the skilled trades over the coming years. Many of these occupations may require on-the-job training and in-class training as a prerequisite, and offer excellent earning potential. Don't want to work in an office? You don't have to. Here are six skilled trades that can pay more than $75,000 (and even $200,000).