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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP---we have a similar son.  Focus on what his strengths are.  It might be worth investing in a jobs counselor to give him one of those aptitude tests that identify the types of career paths he would be suited for.

I am a big fan of the skilled trades (e.g, plumbing, electrician) over something like IT because you cannot ship those jobs overseas.  There is a HUGE dearth of young people entering the skilled trades because for the last 20 years (ever since No Child Left Behind was enacted) the cultural expectation for kids has been post-secondary 4 year college---the U let our vocational educational programs stagnate.  Many large building engineering companies (the types of companies who manage the repairs for large commercial, governmental and institutional properties are dying to recruit young people and will pay to train them.  There are union programs as well.

However, he needs to have an aptitude for fixing/repairing/putting things together.  Our son could barely pass English lit but has almost a photographic memory for how anything is put together.

Good luck!
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This reminds me - highly sought after countries to emigrate to that have merit based immigration systems (such as Australia and New Zealand) often have openings for qualified trades people with specific skill sets they need each year (often plumbers, electricians, welders, para medical, or whatever). So if OP’s son wants to travel, it might be good to factor in what trades will help him to get where he wants to go).[/quote]

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