Blue Collar & Proud of It: The All-in-One Resource for Finding Freedom, Financial Success and Security Outside the Cubicle

Blue Collar & Proud of It: The All-in-One Resource for Finding Freedom, Financial Success and Security Outside the Cubicle by Samburg, Bridget. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780757307782.

The All-in-One Resource for Infrastructure Jobs, Green Careers, Reliable Blue-Collar Work, and More! Not everyone is suited to a white-collar career or wants to get the four-year degree that these jobs typically require. But that doesnt mean you have to turn your back on a great salary, exciting work, and a profession that commands respect. Joe Lamacchia is proof. After graduating high school, he said no to college—and found personal and professional success as the owner of a thriving landscaping company. He also started BlueCollarandProudofIt.com, a resource for people who want to find work in the skilled trades. Blue-collar workers build and maintain our bridges, keep our cars running, fix our plumbing, and provide vital services to every home. Thats why Lamacchia calls these necessary jobs. Most blue-collar work simply cannot be outsourced to foreign countries and its often recession-proof. As Baby Boomers retire, blue-collar industries are experiencing workforce shortages because there arent enough well-trained people to fill all of these jobs. That is, until now . . . Blue Collar and Proud of It gives you the information you need to pursue a stable, enjoyable, well-paying job—one that makes a difference every day in your community. Whether youre just out of high school, have been a victim of downsizing, or are looking for a new direction, Lamacchia explains all the options, outlines the necessary training, and delivers true stories of people who have made their own way in the blue-collar world. Discover a wealth of opportunities, including: • carpentry • machinery • roofing • electricians • truck drivers • green construction • Broadband technicians • welding • ironworkers • solar panel installation • water conservation