It is broad. Too broad for a kid fresh out of highschool to know what they want to narrow down on. Apprenticeship will help open eyes to what all is out there and how each job is broken down.

As far as candidates go. You definately need people who are going to put in the time, but that is also true with anyone with a degree and experience. Seen too many people come in, know nothing about how and why we do what we do and start telling everyone how to do it like the last place they worked. It doesnt end well.