<ul><li>42% of Generation Z adults are currently working in or pursuing blue-collar or skilled trade jobs, with 37% of them having earned a bachelor’s degree.</li><li>Men were significantly more likely than women to choose blue-collar careers, even among those with college degrees.</li><li>Reasons cited for choosing blue-collar work over career aligned with their degree include better long-term prospects, difficulty finding a job in their field, and inadequate earnings.</li><li>The U.S. job market may face a 'white-collar recession' as segments of the labor market evolve, with workers prioritizing job security, flexibility, and well-being over salary and remote work.</li></ul>

42% of Gen Z workers say they’re turning to blue-collar roles for security

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