While some may be considering different colleges to attend, Sam Boak, president and founder of Boak & Sons, Inc., is reminding seniors not to rule out skilled trades when planning their career path.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio , May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- High school graduation is right around the corner, and many seniors are likely finalizing their plans for what to do after they receive their high school diplomas. While some may be considering different colleges to attend, Sam Boak, president and founder of Boak & Sons, Inc., is reminding seniors not to rule out skilled trades when planning their career path.
Boak & Sons, Inc. is a residential and commercial exterior contracting company based in Youngstown, Ohio and specializes in roofing, siding, insulation, gutters, and sheet metal. Sam Boak is particular about who he hires at Boak & Sons because quality customer service is at the top of his priority list. He says employees that are educated in skilled trades are much more likely to be hired at a reputable company such as Boak & Sons than someone with little to no experience in the field.
Another point Boak likes to highlight when weighing a decision between a career in building trades and a traditional 4-year institution is the cost and student loan debt along with the time it takes to get a degree. According to Education Data Initiative, in the State of Ohio in 2021 the average student loan debt reached $34,923 and the state's total student loan debt is a whopping $61.8 billion. Most building trades allow students to be paid to learn the skills of that trade.
"By the time a student finishes their four-year college degree, a skilled trade apprentice is already working in their career field," said Boak. "That experience time can make a huge difference. I fully endorse traditional colleges and careers outside of the trade industry, but those careers aren't always for everyone. If there are high schoolers thinking about a career in one of the trade industries, I encourage educators, parents, and everyone else to make sure the right resources are made available to those students so they fully understand all of their options."
Boak & Sons frequently participates in local career fairs such as the Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo, which invites high schools from the local Mahoning Valley area to explore different trade industry career options.
"The skilled trade industry is vital to our economy and deserves to be recognized and appreciated," said Boak. "Getting involved in events like career fairs helps us ensure the next generation is aware of the incredible opportunities the trades industry offers them."
For more information about Boak & Sons, Inc., visit http://www.boakandsons.com.
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About Boak & Sons:
Boak & Sons, Inc. was founded by Sam Boak in 1974 as an insulation contractor. With the high energy costs of the 70's, Boak & Sons expanded early on into the roofing business. They offered economical roof installations through cutting edge technology and equipment, allowing customers to recoup even more in energy savings. Today, Boak & Sons is a residential and commercial contractor for roofing, insulation, sheet metal, siding, and gutters. Based in Youngstown, Ohio, the company serves customers in surrounding areas from Cleveland, Akron, and Canton to Cranberry and Pittsburgh. For more information on Boak & Sons, visit their website at: https://www.boakandsons.com/
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