The skilled trades are a stellar option for a profession
It’s back-to-school time, and thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, things look a lot different than years past. As parents and students grapple with this “new normal,” many are questioning what’s next from an education standpoint. Some recent high school graduates, all part of Generation Z, are exploring opportunities they may not have considered before — careers in the skilled trades.
According to two recent studies by ECMC Group, a nonprofit corporation focused on helping students succeed, Generation Z (born between 1995 and 2015, and nearly 74 million strong in the U.S.) has expressed interest in the skilled trades. While American teenagers consistently believe that higher education plays a key role in their future success, Gen Z is considering different paths to take after high school versus previous generations. In fact, more than half are open to something other than a four-year degree.