How does working in the trades benefit individuals and their families?

Working in the trades offers dual benefits of financial security and steady employment. As Sean Kelly, a plumber and Mike Rowe Works Foundation beneficiary explains, skilled trade jobs provide stable income to support families while also offering job security that can't be outsourced overseas. These practical skills create resilient career paths in an evolving economy. The trades represent reliable employment opportunities that remain in demand regardless of economic fluctuations, ensuring that skilled tradespeople will "never want for work" while maintaining the ability to provide for their families.