37% of Gen Z college graduates are now seeking blue-collar jobs

37% of Gen Z college graduates are now seeking blue-collar jobs

Recent findings indicate that Generation Z is significantly shifting from conventional university paths to trade jobs and apprenticeships. A May 2025 survey by Resume Builder, which included responses from 1,434 Gen Z individuals, explored how economic challenges, rising tuition costs, and fears about AI are influencing career choices. The results revealed that 42% of Gen […]

House Republicans Endorse Strategy to Bring in More Foreign Workers for Blue-Collar Positions

House Republicans Endorse Strategy to Bring in More Foreign Workers for Blue-Collar Positions

Republicans and Democrats Join Forces on Immigration Plan Members of the House Budget Committee, including both Republicans and Democrats, have come together to support a new proposal that enables American companies to bring in more foreign workers for various blue-collar jobs such as construction, landscaping, dairy farming, and even roles at carnivals. As President Trump […]

Pay for Blue-Collar Workers Grows by Almost 2 Percent During Trump’s Presidency

Pay for Blue-Collar Workers Grows by Almost 2 Percent During Trump's Presidency

Wage Growth for Blue-Collar Workers Under Trump In the first five months of President Donald Trump’s second term, blue-collar workers have experienced wage increases of nearly 2%, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reported on Tuesday. Bessent highlighted that a 1.7% rise marks the strongest growth seen in 60 years. According to him, Trump’s first term also […]

Josh Hawley’s position on Medicaid adds to his blue-collar credentials.

Josh Hawley's position on Medicaid adds to his blue-collar credentials.

Medicaid Discussions Heating Up with Sen. Josh Hawley Senator Josh Hawley is taking a firm stand regarding Medicaid. Rather than just echoing the administration’s claims of no cuts, he states outright that some individuals might lose their benefits, arguing that certain recipients may not be worthy of support. “Medicaid isn’t welfare; it’s social insurance. We […]

Mike Rowe Explains Why Young People Are Leaving College for Lucrative Blue-Collar Jobs

Mike Rowe Explains Why Young People Are Leaving College for Lucrative Blue-Collar Jobs

Mike Rowe Discusses Shift to Trade Schools Among Young People On “Fox and Friends,” Mike Rowe, the host of “Dirty Jobs,” shared insights with co-host Ainsley Earhardt regarding a trend among young people opting for trade schools instead of tackling hefty student loans. A recent study indicates that over 40% of Generation Z are attending […]

Breitbart Business Digest: Trump’s Blue-Collar Boom Begins

Trump's election brought manufacturing back to life We have officially reached the midpoint of the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second presidency. That's what I learned today The labor market is stronger than thinkingfactory work is back, Canada is not a reliable trading partner for strategic resources, and legacy media campaigns to stop […]

Biden-Harris DHS to Funnel 65K More Foreign Workers into Blue-Collar Jobs

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), led by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, has announced an additional 65,000 jobs, even as Americans continue to be lost to the labor market due to the growing influx of immigrant workers. It will funnel H-2B foreign visa workers into blue-collar jobs. DHS and the Department […]