Let’s face it: in 2026, university is starting to feel like a shiny badge of honor for a lot of people, but is it really worth the price tag? Meanwhile, skilled trades are where the real opportunity lies—think about the demand for electricians, plumbers, and tech-savvy builders in Toronto. You can rack up $150K in student debt for a degree that might not even guarantee you a job, or you can dive into a trade, make money while learning, and enter a thriving job market. So, is a degree merely a glorified rite of passage that oversells theoretical knowledge? Or should we shift our focus and give trades the respect they deserve? Let’s debate! What do you think?