THE CASE FOR BLUE COLLAR ARISTOCRATS.

By Instapundit's standards, it's The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (abridged edition).  It's a collection of observations from his readers about the value of a skilled trade.

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Per corollary, labor markets have ways of allocating resources. Where there are relatively few electricians, carpenters, or welders, there will be wage premiums. To some extent, labor markets are already recognizing the shortages.

And keep in mind, a disengaged or burnt-out student is going to be a threat to himself and everyone else on the shop floor.