Yes there are plenty of jobs in the trades. From the BLS: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.explorethetrades.org&#x2F;why-choose-the-trades&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.explorethetrades.org&#x2F;why-choose-the-trades&#x2F;</a><p>Plenty of growth in HVAC, electrician, and plumbing fields. And even in a downturn these jobs are still needed and cannot be outsourced.