by dankeelan | Nov 11, 2025 | Featured, Future of Work, Jobs, Skilled Trades
Two in 5 Gen Zers are pursuing blue-collar work, rejecting the collegiate path and learning trades, according to a May 2025 survey of 1,434 young adults by Resume Builder. Vocational and trade programs are booming, federal data shows. One reason is a perception...
by dankeelan | Oct 7, 2025 | Skilled Trades
Detroit Public Schools Community District unveiled an 11,000-square-foot career technical education annex at Southeastern High School, designed to provide students with hands-on experience in trades and advanced manufacturing. The new facility features a welding lab,...
by dankeelan | Sep 9, 2025 | Construction, Featured, Skilled Trades
A 2025 survey of more than 1,300 general contractors nationwide found 92% reported difficulty finding qualified workers. The report from the Associated General Contractors of America states that another 45% of employers reported that labor shortages are leading to...
by dankeelan | Jun 17, 2025 | Skilled Trades, U.S. Economy
Trumpian types are unanimous: America needs factories. The president describes how workers have “watched in anguish as foreign leaders have stolen our jobs, foreign cheaters have ransacked our factories and foreign scavengers have torn apart our once beautiful...
by dankeelan | Mar 4, 2025 | Featured, Gig Workers, Skilled Trades
The gig economy is rapidly transforming the construction industry, introducing a flexible workforce model where skilled tradespeople and laborers connect directly with contractors and clients through digital platforms. This shift from traditional employment to...
by dankeelan | Feb 11, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Featured, Skilled Trades
It’s no surprise that artificial intelligence is transforming the way we learn, but it also has the potential to add a sprinkling of magic to on-the-job training. Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary is especially beneficial in the skilled trades. We’re already...
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