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Veterans face employment challenges as trade jobs remain unfilledFortune
finance3 days ago

Veterans face employment challenges as trade jobs remain unfilled

A study found roughly one-third of veterans struggle to secure full-time civilian work after leaving service. Skilled trades programs report openings in welding, HVAC, electrical, and construction fields.

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Nvidia CEO Tells Carnegie Mellon Graduates AI Infrastructure Will Increase Demand for Trades Workersbusinessinsider.com
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Nvidia CEO Tells Carnegie Mellon Graduates AI Infrastructure Will Increase Demand for Trades Workers

Jensen Huang delivered the commencement address to Carnegie Mellon University’s class of 2026, urging electricians, plumbers and builders to seize the AI-driven industrial era. Capital expenditure from the largest U.S. tech firms could reach $700 billion this year while global da…

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Demand for Skilled Blue-Collar Jobs Remains High Despite Drop in OpeningsSubstrate placeholder — needs review
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Demand for Skilled Blue-Collar Jobs Remains High Despite Drop in Openings

Skilled trades such as electricians, plumbers, and factory workers continue to face high demand in the labor market. However, the number of job openings in these roles has decreased recently. This trend affects options available to young workers entering the workforce.

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