US vocational training surges as AI reshapes job market

Enrollment in US vocational programs (plumbing, electrical, carpentry) is rising sharply as students seek AI-resistant careers, while general university enrollments decline. This reflects a structural shift in labor-market expectations driven by AI adoption, with implications for skills supply and education policy.

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