I have seen a lot of fake job postings on Indeed, where most of the time they don't even send a "sorry, fuck off" email.

Every time I look into it, it seems to be deliberately vague. I try to find solid numbers on which occupations need more people, but then sometimes I don't even get numbers. Searching national statistics seems like it would be pointless because I'm not sure if the national data actually really applies to my state or not. It's also difficult because the endless immigration agenda is supported by these "there is a worker shortage" articles and whatnot. I just want the actual real hard data that I can actually trust.

What I'm trying to avoid is getting into a certain trade, paying for the schooling, suffering through the program until I can kind of do the job and then not even being allowed in at the bottom of the skill ladder of whatever that trade is. I think there are a lot of people who talk about trades who don't know anything about trades. Any trades guys here who know where to look this stuff up?

I have the same question myself, but I'm not really looking for work so I've not done a deep dive. If I had to find a job right now I would seek out folks already working in the industry. I'd be joining local facebook groups and reddit subs to ask about their industry and job opportunities.