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UK Gen Z youth choosing skilled trades over university degrees due to AI job market concerns, showcasing hands-on work.
Trades

UK youth shun degrees for skilled trades amid AI job fears.

Despite graduates earning £11,500 more annually than non-graduates, a surprising 37% of UK Gen Z workers with degrees are shifting to blue-collar and skilled trade jobs.

Rick Donovan·August 26, 2026
Skilled tradesperson working in a high-tech AI data center, highlighting job opportunities created by the AI boom.
Trades

Nvidia CEO: AI boom creates six-figure jobs for skilled trades

Jacob Palmer, an electrician, grossed nearly $90,000 in 2024 and is projected to hit six figures in 2025, according to fortune.

Rick Donovan·August 5, 2026
A welder preparing for AWS certification using online resources in a modern workshop setting, highlighting the future of welding education.
How-To

Best Online Welding Classes for AWS Certification Prep in 2026

A 2-Week Online CWI Seminar and Exam (D1.

Scott Ramirez·April 17, 2026
A skilled tradesperson, like an EMT, performing their job with expertise, highlighting the low automation risk and high demand for human skills in essential services.
Trades

Skilled Trades Jobs Are Safe From Automation, Offering Good Wages

While many office jobs face an uncertain future from AI, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) have the lowest automation risk at just 7%, according to Freelance Informer .

Rick Donovan·April 16, 2026