Gen Z is moving away from college in favor of trade jobs, seeking lucrative careers without student debt. While some trade jobs offer high salaries and flexibility, they also come with substantial risks, including those faced by wind-turbine technicians. Research indicates that the safest non-degree options are office and admin support roles, which present lower physical risks, steady demand, and reasonable pay. However, these positions might soon become scarce as the job market shifts, particularly with advancements in AI influencing employment strategies.
The safest non-degree role is still at a desk, with office and admin support jobs offering lower physical risk, consistent demand, and decent salaries.
Many Gen Zers are taking trade jobs that seem lucrative and flexible, but these roles often come with significant risks and challenges.
New research analyzed jobs based on fatal injury rates, projected openings, median wages, and education requirements, highlighting office admin roles as the safest option.
Entry-level office jobs are the safest bet for non-grad Gen Zers, but these positions could start to dwindle amidst changing employer strategies.
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