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Why many in Gen Z are ditching college for training in skilled trades (www.pbs.org)
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As the average cost of college in the United States soars, more young people are being drawn to skilled trades. It’s part of a career rethink among members of Gen Z, who have been called the “toolbelt generation.”

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[–] mx_smith@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

You must be talking about those private trade schools. My son is currently in night school for his master plumbing cert, and it is only 2k a year, with his boss sponsoring him.

[–] Humana@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I come from a red state that is waging war on all public education, especially higher education. They have slashed budgets and closed many programs including trades. They did a similar thing to the universities after 2008, it is part of what is forcing tuition to skyrocket.