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Higher education
fromFortune
6 days ago

'He feels like that's more fulfilling than doing summer school at some fancy college': Ford CEO says his Gen Z son is choosing hands-on work | Fortune

Ford CEO Jim Farley's son chose hands-on trade work over college, reflecting a broader cultural shift where 63% of Americans now question the value of four-year degrees, with Gen Z increasingly pursuing skilled trades instead.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
2 months ago

The electrician shortage is a threat to Big Tech's 'life or death' race to build data centers-and an opportunity for Gen Z | Fortune

Gen Z workers are increasingly pursuing skilled trades like electrical work instead of traditional college degrees due to lower debt, faster earnings, and reduced stigma around these careers.
Healthcare
fromFortune
8 months ago

Gen Z are eyeing up 'secure' healthcare jobs to AI-proof their careers, but be warned: chiropractors, doctors and paramedics are the unhappiest workers

Many Gen Zers seek healthcare careers for security, yet healthcare roles report high unhappiness and burnout while service workers report greater satisfaction and wage growth.
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