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North Carolina’s Gen Z Trades Up for a New Career Path
10 Apr 2024
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Recent years have seen a national uptick in vocational program enrollment, with a 16% increase last year in vocational-focused community colleges. This national trend is mirrored in North Carolina's Community Colleges, where enrollment highlights growing interest in Construction Technologies and Industrial Technologies programs.
The landscape of education and work is shifting, with Generation Z leading the charge towards careers in the trades. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, young workers are increasingly opting for vocational training over traditional college degrees. This national trend is mirrored within the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS), where enrollment data highlights a growing interest in Construction Technologies and Industrial Technologies programs.
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