Future Of Work

6 articles

A master electrician uses an AI diagnostic tool to identify complex wiring faults, showcasing the synergy between human skill and advanced technology in the trades.
Industry

AI in Skilled Trades: Navigating Ethical Frontiers

A master electrician in rural Iowa now uses an AI-powered diagnostic tool that identifies complex wiring faults in minutes, a task that once took hours of specialized human expertise and multiple site

Rick Donovan·May 15, 2026
Technicians training on solar PV and BESS systems using advanced e-learning tools, highlighting the future of skilled trades in renewable energy.
Trades

Self-Paced E-Learning Accelerates Skilled Trades Training for 2026

On May 11, 2026, Amicus O&M Cooperative launched a 30-hour online program to rapidly certify solar PV and BESS O&M technicians, reports IndexBox .

Rick Donovan·May 12, 2026
Professionals in a modern office collaborating with advanced AI interfaces, symbolizing the future of work and the need for upskilling.
Services

Upskilling for AI integration in professional services is your 2026 job security.

Predictions suggest that 50% of current jobs will be automated by artificial intelligence, even as an equal 50% more jobs are simultaneously created.

Ben Foster·May 10, 2026
A split visual contrasting a sophisticated AI interface with a skilled tradesperson working in a workshop, symbolizing the intersection of technology and traditional crafts.
Industry

AI Redefines Skilled Trades: Jobs Persist, Expertise Erodes

While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 5% growth for electricians and a 7% growth for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters from 2022 to 2032, AI-powered predictive maintenance systems

Ben Foster·May 8, 2026
A futuristic AI-powered home services van contrasted with an outdated manual truck, illustrating the industry's digital divide and the impact of AI on efficiency.
Services

AI Fuels Home Services Boom, Leaving Laggards Behind

Seventy percent of home service businesses still use manual scheduling and paper invoices.

Rick Donovan·May 8, 2026
A robotic arm performing precise welding on a complex metal structure, with a human technician observing in the background, symbolizing the intersection of AI and skilled trades.
Industry

AI in Skilled Trades: Ethical Oversight for Job Displacement

In a pilot program, an AI-powered robotic arm recently completed a complex welding sequence on a commercial aircraft fuselage 30% faster and with 15% fewer defects than the most experienced human tech

Rick Donovan·May 3, 2026