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Gen Z Ditches White-Collar Jobs for Skilled Trades

10/11/2025

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Story summary

Graduates are shifting from traditional white-collar roles to skilled trades and emerging sectors, including construction, renewable energy, health care, and cybersecurity.
Growth in these fields is driven by investments in clean energy and AI.
Gen Z is rethinking career success, with many choosing trade schools.
The U.S. faces a shortage of 450,000 construction workers.
Graduates are encouraged to pursue internships, certifications, and apprenticeships.

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Story summary

Graduates are shifting from traditional white-collar roles to skilled trades and emerging sectors, including construction, renewable energy, health care, and cybersecurity.
Growth in these fields is driven by investments in clean energy and AI.
Gen Z is rethinking career success, with many choosing trade schools.
The U.S. faces a shortage of 450,000 construction workers.
Graduates are encouraged to pursue internships, certifications, and apprenticeships.