@benuyeda: Working with my hands has helped me be a better designer. Here in California there are a lot of opportunities in the trades whether you are looking for career path that is in high demand or want well paid option for a few gap years before college. Before i went to architecture school i worked construction jobs in the summer and after I graduated i always made time to learn new skills like welding and digital fabrication. These days my experiences in the trades help me make better decisions deploying resources for our real estate development projects. . If you want to learn more, definitely check out @Build California to see how being in the trades can change your life. #IYouWe #Construction #BuildCalifornia #ad