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As AI threatens white-collar work, more young Americans choose blue-collar careers

At just 23, Jacob Palmer is already running his own electrical company. He launched the business in 2024 after starting in the field as an apprentice electrician, a career path he embarked on when ... Read More

Is SLO County ready for catastrophic, AI-driven job losses? | Opinion

"A job market shift of this magnitude wouldn't just rattle SLO County's economic foundation, it would put our residents at risk." ... Read More

Anxious about AI job cuts? How white-collar workers can protect themselves - starting now

Job cuts suggest professional work is changing in the AI era. Modern companies need fewer organizers and more builders. Professionals should retrain, reskill, and rescope their roles. What's been a ... Read More

5 ‘new-collar' jobs that pay over $100,000 and don't require a bachelor's degree

If you don't have a four-year degree, but want a six-figure salary and a flexible work schedule, a so-called "new-collar" job might be the perfect fit for you. This growing job category is "modern and ... Read More

Who Is Part of the ‘New Collar’ Workforce?

Unlike the dot-com boom or the mobile era, this AI-driven transformation isn’t just about servers and software. It’s about the concrete, steel, cables, power, and cooling systems that serve as the ... Read More

The rise of the ‘new-collar’ workforce

The U.S. is in the middle of a digital infrastructure revolution. Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and edge technologies are transforming industries and redefining what’s possible, from ... Read More

The future of white-collar work may be unionized

Danielle Olivas never questioned her job security as a bank teller for Wells Fargo until her district manager in Artesia, New Mexico — who had worked at the company for more than 30 years — was laid ... Read More

AI is causing anxiety about the future of the workforce. But are there AI-proof jobs?

Can we know which jobs are more or less likely to be "taken" by artificial intelligence? Planet Money looks into what jobs might be immune from a robot takeover. A lot of people are feeling anxious ... Read More

Elon Musk suggests AI will make work ‘optional’ and money irrelevant

Tech mogul Elon Musk suggested Wednesday that work will become “optional” in the future as AI continues to develop. The billionaire offered the bold prediction when asked at the U.S.-Saudi Investment ... Read More

These Are the Highest-Paying Blue-Collar Jobs

A new report from Resume Genius has revealed the highest-paying blue-collar jobs, and some of them pack six-figure annual salaries. Elevator and escalator technicians captured the top spot, bringing ... Read More