Gen Z is ditching college for ‘more secure’ trade jobs—but these rank among worst entry-level jobs0

• Business, Finance, Leadership, Success
• June 6, 2026

Trade jobs are having a moment. Touted as the smarter, safer alternative to “irrelevant” overpriced degrees and entry-level white-collar jobs (which tech CEOs warn could soon be swallowed by AI), traditional manual work like welding, plumbing, and carpentry is experiencing a resurgence among Gen Z.  Around 78% of Americans say they’ve noticed a spike in