(WXYZ) — From fixing furnaces to installing air conditioners, there's a growing need for workers who can keep metro Detroit's homes running. These jobs aren't just in demand — they're changing lives and providing a pathway for young people to build a future without debt.

Michael Lepinat is a service technician with C&C Heating and Air Conditioning. He says he found his path in the trades after realizing a traditional career just wasn't for him.

"I get to speak with people and work in a changing environment. I'm not stuck behind a desk all day, and I'm presented with different challenges each and every day that I get to overcome," Lepinat said.

"Being in a trade has been nothing but great in my life. I wouldn't be who I am today without it," Lepinat said.

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