Mike Rowe calls Gen Z the next ‘toolbelt generation’ amid increasing vocational enrollment
Christopher Lopex
April 20, 2024
Plumbers, electricians, steam fitters and pipe fitters ‘are not going to be outsourced,’ Rowe says
“How America Works” host Mike Rowe expressed cautious optimism about a growing trend among Generation Z toward skilled trades on “One Nation with Brian Kilmeade.”
During Rowe’s interview with Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, the two discussed a recent Wall Street Journal story that noted an increase in enrollment for vocational training programs.
The story cites National Student Clearinghouse for statistics finding an increase of 16% in enrollment for vocational-focused community colleges compared to 2022, an increase of 23% for students studying construction jobs and an increase of 7% for students enrolled in HVAC/vehicle maintenance and repair programs.
