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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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[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

Same with welders they don't want to hire them straight from school either.