MAJOR SHIFT: Gen Z ditching office jobs and degrees for trades
‘The Big Money Show’ panelists discuss how Gen Z is increasingly opting for skilled trades over college degrees and desk jobs, as well as new brokerage accounts letting teens invest.
00:00 The Decline of College & Rise of Skilled Trades
01:45 Why Trades Offer Higher Pay & Entrepreneurial Opportunities
03:15 Tech Giants Embracing Apprenticeships Over Degrees
04:45 Teen Stock Trading: Financial Literacy for the Next Generation
06:20 The Power of Early Investing & Learning from Mistakes
07:55 Red Lobster CEO’s Path: Early Investment to Success
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