Blue-collar jobs are gaining popularity as AI threatens office work
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As AI advances, many manual labor jobs figure to be around for the long haul.
“Automation is a low threat to these jobs because it involves someone manually installing equipment, and many of those who do are getting close to retirement,” said Tony Spagnoli, the director of testing and education for North American Technician Excellence, the country’s largest nonprofit organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. “AI can’t replace parts or make improvisational decisions.”
The Bureau of Labor Statistics agrees. It projects that openings for jobs in a variety of trades will grow in the coming years — particularly notable as entry-level job openings for college graduates stagnate.
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