TIL our local tech school dropped its drafting program last year.

Angela Fisher · 2026-02-28T09:11:45.068329+00:00

I found out when a neighbor's kid asked me for advice on getting into the field. Now I'm mentoring him with old textbooks and sketches. How are others helping new people learn without formal classes?

drewb457mo ago

Our town library lets us borrow tools and use their basement.

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jade_patel157mo ago

Our local trade school cut their welding program two years ago. I see more people now teaching skills in garages or over video calls. It's a common workaround for lost trade classes.

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angelapalmer7mo ago

lol jade's totally right about the garage teaching thing. I've been showing a neighbor's kid some simple carpentry in my backyard with youtube videos and a beat up old toolbox.

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