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    Schooling is just a starting point, & not the only possible one. I learned to weld because I had to (and almost blew myself up in the process--can't say that was anything but dumb). More in the attach ...

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    I decided to wade into this pool as I may have a unique perspective to offer on this topic regarding Skilled Trades in general. For the record, I am not an Engineer, I am a Certified Automotive Technician ...

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