Career Opportunities

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Skilled trades workers on a busy construction site in Michigan, symbolizing the state's economic boom and high demand for their expertise.

Michigan's economic boom fuels urgent demand for skilled trades

New members joining Iron Workers Local 25 start with a $57 an hour package, including upward mobility and guaranteed pensions, according to The Detroit News .

Rick Donovan·August 13, 2026

Trades

Gen Z eyes skilled trades: 55% consider careers for high pay

Logan Bangert, a Gen Z worker, earns $80,000 to $90,000 a year repairing wind turbine blades, a salary many college graduates struggle to achieve, according to 아시아경제 .

Rick Donovan·July 17, 2026

Skilled tradesperson working on a robotic arm in a high-tech workshop, with AI and automation data displayed holographically.

Industry

Automation and AI Won't Steal Skilled Trades Jobs. Here's Why.

Since late 2022, demand for robotics technicians has spiked an astonishing 107%, far outpacing growth in many white-collar sectors.

Ben Foster·July 10, 2026