Friday, January 16, 2026

I 100% would back my child’s decision to go to trade school rather than university, and I have two degrees, one at the master’s level. I think a trade is a great approach. You can learn a trade, likely be far less subject to AI takeover than white-collar professionals and knowledge workers, and eventually turn that trade into an actual business. Certainly a smart approach. That said, I have nothing against someone pursuing a four-year degree—obviously still required for high-level professions such as doctor or lawyer—but I’d choose a trade over a general degree any day.