Hey Up North Joe -
Our score.org Chapter is starting to partner with trade schools in the area to offer them some business training in addition to their technical trade education. One thing we are noticing is that while the trade schools offer the technical training, they generally leave the “business” part out. Kind of crazy nowadays to not include some type of “Business 101” classes to these future business owners.
OTOH - I learned from a colleague that his son who has a very large commercial plumbing business has hired a teacher and is now offering classes to folks who want to become licensed plumbers. He cannot find qualified people to work at his business.
It’s a 5 year commitment to become a licensed plumber. As part of the agreement, he will buy each pupil the tools that they need and as long as they stay for 6 months, the tools are theirs to keep. He does not want them to get any business training as he fears that if they get some folks that are entrepreneurial, they will get their license and compete.
Interesting times!!
'38Packard