The trades need the next generation. This is Ava Raby running a CNC machine in our shop — and this is exactly what the future needs more of. The auto industry expects a shortage of nearly 1 million technicians in the next five years. Machining isn’t far behind: skilled CNC operators and precision machinists are retiring faster than new talent is entering the field. If you’re a young person who likes cars, tools, tech, or just making things with your hands, there’s huge opportunity in trade schoo