The Charlie Kirk Show We Need More Young People in the Trades — Charlie’s Last Message to the Working Class
Oct 19, 2025
In a candid talk with blue-collar workers, the need for more skilled labor in trades like plumbing and electrical work is highlighted. The speaker stresses that too many young people are pushed towards four-year college at the expense of trade education. He advocates for restoring trade programs in high schools and emphasizes real-world entrepreneurship over academic theory. Immigration policies and mental health issues within the construction sector are also discussed, alongside the importance of hiring locally and promoting family values.
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Trades As The Backbone Of Economy
- Charlie Kirk argues the economy must value muscular trades as much as the brain economy to rebuild America's industrial base.
- He says we've over-emphasized four-year college, creating an oversupply of degree holders and a deficit of electricians and plumbers.
Bring Trades Into Schools Early
- Promote trade programs in middle and high schools and celebrate hands-on skills to change cultural perceptions.
- Push for summer jobs and vocational exposure so teens discover aptitudes and build work discipline.
Bring Back Teen Summer Jobs
- Restore the cultural expectation that teenagers take summer jobs to learn work ethic, discipline, and practical skills.
- Business owners should recruit young workers and engage local schools to rebuild a habit of early employment.