Upon graduation, the majority of young people do not instantly consider blue-collar careers as something that is a desirable career achievement. However, blue-collar roles (so dubbed because workers ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark C. Perna is a generational expert who covers education & careers. The skilled trades have a branding problem—but ...

Geoffrey Hinton’s message on a recent podcast about artificial intelligence was simple: “Train to be a plumber.” Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ...

Blue-collar jobs are in. Two in 5 Gen Zers are pursuing blue-collar work, rejecting the collegiate path and learning trades, according to a May 2025 survey of 1,434 young adults by Resume Builder.

In President Donald J. Trump’s first five months in office, real wages for hourly workers have seen their largest increase under any administration in nearly 60 years — and we’re just getting started ...