Synopsis

A critical shortage of skilled professionals plagues our nation, particularly in fields like construction and healthcare. Yet, we fail to inspire young people to pursue practical trades. Instead, schools and parents alike steer students toward academic tracks – HAVO or VWO – often at the expense of other inclinations. Even as the rewards of skilled labor grow, offering a path to greater financial security and personal fulfillment, this pattern persists. Why is this the case? And how might we sh