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Gen Z Embraces Trades as the College-to-Career Pipeline Cracks

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Today’s young workers are rethinking what makes a good job. A new Resume Builder survey finds that more than a third of Gen Z college grads are working in or plan to enter the trades or other skilled blue-collar jobs. Many say they’re seeking relief from rising student debt, and practical roles less affected by AI, including electrical work, plumbing, welding, veterinary care and EMT roles. We talk to workforce experts and members of Gen Z about the forces driving this shift, and what it means to build a future-proof career with your hands.

Guests:

Amanda Hoover, senior correspondent, Business Insider

Iowayna Peña, director of workforce development, San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development

Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO, Jewish Vocational Service

Francisco Serrano, former educator turned tradesperson; graduate of CityBuild Academy

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Today’s young workers are rethinking what makes a good job. A new Resume Builder survey finds that more than a third of Gen Z college grads are working in or plan to enter the trades or other skilled blue-collar jobs. Many say they’re seeking relief from rising student debt, and practical roles less affected by AI, including electrical work, plumbing, welding, veterinary care and EMT roles. We talk to workforce experts and members of Gen Z about the forces driving this shift, and what it means to build a future-proof career with your hands.

Guests:

Amanda Hoover, senior correspondent, Business Insider

Iowayna Peña, director of workforce development, San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development

Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO, Jewish Vocational Service

Francisco Serrano, former educator turned tradesperson; graduate of CityBuild Academy

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