Skilled Trades Workers Needed for Blue-Collar Labor Shortage Story

Looking to speak with blue-collar workers Hey y’all. I’m a journalist with a national magazine working on a story about the shortage of blue-collar workers. I’m hoping to speak with automotive technicians, people in manufacturing, or anyone in skilled trades. We hear a lot from CEOs about labor shortages in these fields, but I want to hear directly from workers. What is the pay actually like? Are training and apprenticeship programs accessible to pursue a liveable career in your industry? And what’s the culture like around pursuing these careers in school or in your community? Thanks so much. If you’d like my credentials, feel free to message me and I can share my work email to set up an interview.