The Allure of Skilled Trades Grows Among US Youths Worried About AI
At only 23 years old, Jacob Palmer has already built a successful career as an electrician and business owner. He started the company in 2024 after deciding college wasn’t the right path for him. Looking back, he has no regrets about skipping higher education. “I’m really happy doing this because it’s given me independence,” he said. More young people are starting to make similar choices. Skilled trades such as electrical work, plumbing, welding, HVAC repair, and masonry are becoming more appealing, especially as college costs continue to rise. According to a Jobber report, about 57% of Gen Z respondents said…