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fromsilive
1 week ago

Need a job? MTA is looking to fill these skilled trade positions

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is hiring for skilled trades positions.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

SF teens intern at Muni's bus maintenance yard hoping for future jobs: 'AI can't replicate this'

Michael Castro expressed pride from his parents about being accepted into the competitive six-week Muni internship program, which provides hands-on experiences in welding and maintenance.
Education
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Shark Tank star Daniel Lubetzky says college is not the 'end all, be all'-he tells Gen Z to learn how to be a carpenter or a mechanic instead

Universities fail to teach Gen Z critical thinking and a builders mindset; skilled trades present lucrative opportunities.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Ford CEO Jim Farley warns AI will wipe out half of white-collar jobs, but the 'essential economy' has a huge shortage of workers

Artificial intelligence could halve white-collar jobs in the U.S., highlighting the need to revive blue-collar skilled trades.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Ford's CEO is the latest exec to warn that AI will wipe out half of white-collar jobs

"Artificial intelligence is going to replace literally half of all white-collar workers in the US," Farley said. That's why, he said, more people are looking to the skilled trades.
Tech industry
Education
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

To 'build, baby, build,' this country is going to need a whole lot more shop teachers | CBC Radio

Canada faces a skilled trades worker shortage due to lack of shop class teachers in high schools.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Lowe's CEO says young workers should stay away from the corporate office and close to the cash register

AI isn't going to fix a hole in your roof.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How TikTok turned horseshoeing into a viral career path

Blacksmithing content on TikTok attracts large audiences and leads to career interest in skilled trades.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

GTA non-profit introduces women's cohort in construction training program | CBC News

The Construct program empowers women in skilled trades through specialized training and support.
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

TikTok Looks to Help Connect Users with Skills-Based Career Opportunities

SCC and SkillsUSA have partnered with TikTok to promote skilled trades among Gen Z using engaging content.
#construction
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Renovation

How Contracting Work Became a Race to the Bottom

Whelan embodies a deep respect for craftsmanship, emphasizing the importance of foundational skills in construction that endure over time.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Meet Concert, the robot that wants to revolutionize construction

The construction industry is facing a significant workforce shortage that robotics aims to help alleviate.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Meet Concert, the robot that wants to revolutionize construction

The construction industry is facing a significant workforce shortage that robotics aims to help alleviate.
more#construction
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

New Austin program helps connect residents with jobs as city begins major construction projects - Austin Monitor

Skillpoint Alliance exemplifies how job training programs can redirect lives by connecting individuals with promising career paths in skilled trades, changing their economic circumstances.
Austin
fromlondonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

Look to construction jobs for career change, trades boss says - London Business News

According to Ricky Sharma of Engineering Real Results, the construction industry is seeing a surge in demand for skilled tradespeople, making it an ideal career change for 2023.
Renovation
Women in technology
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Women in trades push for change in Ontario, saying isolation, discrimination still a problem | CBC News

Women in construction face ongoing barriers such as discrimination, lack of support, and inadequate facilities despite efforts to improve their experience.
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