04 - How Gen Z Is Becoming the Toolbelt Generation - WSJ.

What has happened to enrollment in vocational training programs?

• It has decreased significantly.

• It has remained the same.

• It has surged as enrollment in community colleges has fallen.

• It has only increased in four-year institutions.

What is one factor contributing to the appeal of trade professions for Gen Z?

• Decreasing skepticism about college education.

• The image of trades as high-end work.

• Growing skepticism about the return on a college education.

• The lack of new technologies in trades.

What does Burgess find satisfying about his work at the end of the day?

• The ability to work remotely.

• The sense of completion from physically doing something.

• The opportunity to meet new people.

• The chance to learn new computer skills.

What is causing the shortage of skilled tradespeople?

• Increase in college-educated workers

• Retirement of older electricians, plumbers, and welders

• Decrease in demand for construction

• Rise of generative AI

By how much did the median pay for new construction hires rise last year?

• 3.2% to $45,000

• 4.5% to $50,000

• 5.1% to $48,089

• 2.7% to $39,520

What is the trend in enrollment growth for vocational-focused community colleges from 2019 to 2023?

• Increasing

• Decreasing

• Stable

• Fluctuating

What type of new equipment has been added to the vocational education classrooms in recent years?

• Robotic arms

• 3D printers

• Laser cutters

• CNC machines

What is the common presumption about education mentioned by Schneider?

• Vocational training is the gold standard.

• Four-year college is the gold standard.

• Online courses are the gold standard.

• Apprenticeships are the gold standard.

What percentage of skilled workers surveyed by Thumbtack would encourage their family to pursue similar occupations?

• 75%

• 80%

• 94%

• 60%

What unexpected training did Alezet Valerio receive at her construction site job?

• Training in electrical work.

• Training in plumbing.

• Training to run a robot that assists with site layout.

• Training in carpentry.