I have written many times about the skill of a craft and the need for training. America is fighting over the future of the coal industry and its relevance. I think politicians miss the point entirely. Republicans seem bent on saving the coal industry as it saves jobs. The Democrats are determined to re-train the coal miners on computer skill enhancement. They are both right—and wrong.
The construction professional’s future is indeed challenged. However, trying to teach them computer skills is even more of an uphill battle. I mean no disrespect; there are many people that simply prefer to work with their hands and build things rather than sit in an office all day.