Gen Z’s Trade Job Illusion: Boilermakers and Welders Face Harsh Realities

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(SeaPRwire) –   By: Christian Brooks
Trade jobs surge among Gen Z, sold as secure. But a 2024 Harris Poll shows 78% notice young folks转向 trades. Post-pandemic, trade school enrollments soar. Yet a 2026 WalletHub study ranks boilermakers, welders low. Factors: limited job avail, weak growth, even automation. Chip Lupo says tech like robotics cut demand. Trades tie to economy; slowdowns mean job losses. Plus, tradies aren’t happier. Studies rank electricians unhappiest. Long hours, physical work clash with freedom hype. Author bio: Christian Brooks, financial business commentator with expertise in industry trends