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How AI Changes the Trade School vs College Question
AI is making some white-collar jobs shrink while trades stay strong. Here's what that means for what you choose next.
Builders · Careers & Pathways · ~24 min read
How AI Changes the Trade School vs College Question
AI is making some white-collar jobs shrink while trades stay strong. Here's what that means for what you choose next.
What to actually do
- Trades that pair well with AI tools: HVAC, electrical, diesel mechanic, welding
- College fields hit hardest by AI: entry-level coding, paralegal, basic graphic design, content writing
- College fields growing: nursing, mental health, AI/data, anything with senior-care demographics
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The big idea: The 'safer bet' question changed. Trades got more attractive, but only if you actually like the work.
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