Artificial intelligence is currently rapidly transforming the workplace. Especially Generation Z is engaging with it and discovering the craft that has previously been unattractive to them.
Why is Generation Z discovering the craft? Artificial intelligence is increasingly infiltrating the daily routine of traditional office jobs. By now, AI can take on numerous tasks on the computer. However, it looks (still) different when it comes to physical or technical work.
25-year-old Octavius Jackson attended university for two years. However, he then decided against his studies and for an apprenticeship. There, he is now learning to maintain and repair airplanes. AI played a significant role in his decision, as he reveals to Axios.
Many young people are currently experiencing the same as Octavius. The exciting thing? For many years, the trend was rather in the opposite direction: Young people wanted to study and then work in an office.
AI fear and skilled worker shortages make the craft attractive
Are skilled trades really safe from AI? Of course, the craft is not immune to technological progress either. Right now, robots can take on certain tasks on construction sites.
However, many tasks are still very difficult to replace. Often, this replacement would also be enormously expensive. A robot that can make markings on construction sites costs about $625,000. For Generation Z, the craft might now be a good alternative to the traditional office job.
Is this also the case in Germany? In Germany, skilled jobs are also becoming increasingly popular among Generation Z. And this comes at just the right time: For example, there is a significant shortage of skilled workers among electricians in the country. Around 70,000 electricians are missing. At the same time, about 15,000 employees in this field retire every year. The AI crisis could thus contribute to revitalizing the craft.
What do you think? Are you noticing AI in your professions yet? And: Do you think it’s good that the craft is becoming more attractive to Generation Z again? Be sure to share your opinion in the comments, we look forward to it!
While Generation Z is finding a possible answer to the AI boom in skilled trades, an exciting trend back to more “hands-on work” is also emerging in the office: Instead of doing everything digitally, young employees are increasingly reaching for pen and paper. We have addressed why this is the case on MeinMMO: Companies are investing billions in AI, Generation Z is instead relying on pen and paper.
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