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Leave it to the Gen Zers to pull another surprise out of their bags. According to recent reports, Gen Z is showing interest in skilled trades careers, shifting away from the current emphasis on corporate work. Globally, blue-collar jobs and skilled trades are treated as the inferior option to building a career in engineering or HR, and this attitude has significantly reduced the number of individuals interested in working a hands-on job.
The unlimited power of social media has now revived Gen Z’s interest in skilled trades, bringing us back full circle to witness a renewed interest in this field.