Young people are increasingly opting to train as plumbers, electricians, welders and carpenters and similar vocations
Just this past week I stopped by a local convenience store around 6am for a coffee before a long drive. The store at that time was – unsurprisingly – filled with contractors doing the same before their early-morning jobs started. Most of the contractors that I saw were younger and in their 20s. It was noticeable. And apparently, I’m not the only one noticing.
According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, a growing number of gen-Zers are flocking to the construction trade.
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