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Gen Z Turns to Blue-Collar Jobs Amid AI Fears

3/25/2026

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  • Gen Z is shifting from traditional college paths to blue-collar jobs as AI threatens white-collar work.
  • A Harvard University survey finds 59% of young adults view artificial intelligence as a job threat.
  • Enrollment in vocational programs has risen more than 20% since 2020 as young Americans pursue construction and firefighting.
  • Meanwhile, 51% of Gen Z graduates say their degrees are a waste of money.