As we enter the downturn driven by Covid-19 (may it be very short!), I’ve marked the notices from governors and mayors outlining the “essential” positions that can continue working because of their necessity …
Read MoreWe all know the image of the dystopian future of the American workforce: robots, in droves, take all the jobs that hardworking, real people have always had, the poverty level skyrockets, and the …
Read MoreThese times, they are a’changin’. The trend of the last 20-30 years has shifted. Who would have thought that it would be the college-educated populace that would struggle to find work in this …
Read MoreYou may know this story: college enrollment has risen since 2000, reaching 16.9 million students in 2016. To parents, guidance counselors, and college grads it’s the only pathway to modern career success or …
Read MoreA booming economy, changing norms, and new openings vacated by retiring men are changing the face of blue-collar work. Today, women are filling roles that were historically male-dominated. Though the percentage of women …
Read MoreSo proud to announce that entries to the Blue Collar Cash contest were so good that I decided one winner wasn’t enough.
Instead, I chose three! I wanted this …
Read MoreBy now, you’ve heard about the vast number of job openings in the trades. With Baby Boomers retiring and a never-ending need for skilled workers, the trades have never been more inviting for …
Read MoreLeadership in the Blue-Collar World: The Importance of Being a Mentor
One person’s success is rarely the result of just their work alone. It’s the culmination of experiences and learning …
Read MoreLearning to Hire For Skills, Not Degrees
The tech boom has certainly changed our lives and our workplaces. It has also lead to thousands of articles in the newspapers and …
Read MoreWhy does your friend have a big smile on his face every time you see him? It could be because he’s a blue collar worker and growth in that sector is occurring at …
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