In a jobs apocalypse, look to ‘AI-proof’ skilled trades, career experts say

Younger workers are flocking to skilled trades as AI threatens jobs. With a 70% increase in apprenticeship applications since 2022, these careers offer stability and good pay, like electricians earning a median salary of $62,350.

As AI reshapes the job market, skilled trades remain resilient. The shortage of tradespeople, with 80,000 openings, means high demand and better wages. College costs push students towards affordable training programs, making trades an attractive option.