Many of this summer’s Generation Z college graduates are immediately getting a reality check with large school debt and few job guarantees after college graduation. This dilemma is why many are now suggesting that encouraging high school graduates to learn skilled trades not only is a suitable alternative but also could save several industries that are desperate to find new workers.
From plumbers and electricians to welders, auto mechanics, and construction workers, skilled trade jobs far exceed the number of people available to fill them.