E148 | Exploring Lucrative Career Opportunities That DO NOT Require a College Degree–Derek Cameron

The NoDegree Podcast – No Degree Success Stories for Job Searching, Careers, and Entrepreneurship

From plumbers making over $1,000,000 to Collision Repair Technicians making over six-figures to welders working in the aerospace industry, Derek Cameron and Jonaed discuss career opportunities in the skilled trades industry and why parents should consider it as an option for their children.

Listen in as Derek and Jonaed discuss:

(0:00) Intro

(3:22) Want a recession proof career? Reasons to consider the skilled trades.

(5:17) Make over six-figures as a Collision Repair Technician

(6:37) Having problems with your resume? Check out this course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca

(8:08) This is what NoDegree is against (Hint: it's not college)

(9:18) College is an EXPENSIVE life-decision.

(10:32) This is what no one tells you about college

(11:48) Well paying trade professions that most people don't consider

(14:04) The advantages of the skilled trades, especially for the neurodivergent

(14:51) The reason why colleges jack up their prices.

(15:19) Here's how you can get a job in 3-6 months without going to college

(16:41) Schools need to include trades in the

(18:14) Here's why no one is talking about college alternatives

(18:38) The hidden connection between the housing market and the education system

(24:31) Is it possible to make six-figures as a profession in the skilled trades industry?

(25:54) You can make bank being a consultant in the skilled trades

(26:20) You can become a millionaire doing commercial kitchen repair? What?!

(27:36) Opportunities for women in trades are limitless

(28:49) Do you know about the corporate opportunities in trades?

(30:48) Why the aerospace industry NEED skilled trade professionals

(33:54) Here's how the skilled trades industry can get more exposure

Support/Contact Derek:

• 3805 Productions: https://www.3805productions.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekcameron1/
• Podcast: https://www.3805productions.com/Podcast

Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:

• Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca
• Collision Repair Education Foundation: https://www.collisioneducationfoundation.org/
• Josh Zolin:
  • https://www.windycityequip.com/father-son-team-takes-business-to-new-heights/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshzolin/
• Stefani Thatcher, Domani Home Designs: https://domanihomedesign.com/

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Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.