Exactly. Trades and crafts are just two examples that do not require college but they are necessary occupations.
I’m a believer in having a trade/skill to fall back on, even with higher education-I learned it from my parents and other family members-my dad was a fine carpenter-so is my brother, and my mom helped my aunt with her bakery on weekends-MrT5 was in the process of turning his weekend job of woodworking into a full-time shop when he declined and died.
My college education isn’t making a dime for me-hasn’t for years. The tradesman’s work I learned from my contractor uncles and 1st husband are what is keeping me able to bring home some groceries-that and being able to grow and bake some stuff for barter...