HI:Good to hear from you!!(and yes it was worth it)
Its just too many people (in suits) think that if you can't be a doctor, be a trades person.
We know that just isn't the case.At a college level I see the high schools still have that "if you don't have got good grades go into the trades".
My red seal needs a lap top every once in a while and an Auto-Cad ability!!!