Career and Company

Blue Collar Jobs

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Diverse workers in food service and blue-collar roles contributing to job growth in August, showcasing a vibrant and optimistic economic landscape.
Insights

August jobs surge in blue-collar and service sectors

In August, the U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs, with food services and drinking establishments alone accounting for over a third of that growth, while information and financial sectors shed thousands.

Marcus Ellery·September 5, 2026
A visual comparison of a tech worker and a skilled tradesperson, illustrating the appeal of blue-collar careers for those leaving the tech industry.
Careers

Tech Workers Seek New Careers in Blue-Collar Trades

Many trade professionals now earn incomes that rival, or even exceed, those of college graduates, often without carrying long-term student debt, according to Conversion Media Group .

Nathaniel Brooks·July 12, 2026
Young adults from Gen Z actively participating in skilled trades, demonstrating pride and focus in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing work.
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Gen Z Eyes Skilled Trades Over Tech for Tangible Rewards

Fifty-five percent of Gen Z respondents now consider a career in skilled trades.

Marcus Ellery·May 19, 2026