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Degrees vs. drills: why Gen Z is swapping uni debt for trade wealth
Careers in the trade are increasingly starting to be seen as the way forward – but what do Gen Z really think about joining the trade?
* Has the rise of influencers in the trade shifted perceptions for young people?
* Is an apprenticeship now seen as the quickest route to home ownership for Gen Z?
* Which trades are they most likely to join?
A new study from Draper Tools explores the views of 2,000 young people (under 28s), lifting the lid on perceptions of trade careers in 2026.