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PODCAST: Why Gen Z is choosing the trades

1 June 2026 by Googler

There is a quiet revolution happening in the UK workforce. While previous generations were pushed down the university route with an office job at the end of the tunnel, Gen Z is increasingly looking towards apprenticeships and working with their hands. Recent research by Draper Tools reveals a surprising trend: 61% of young people now believe working in a trade is a “cool job”.

In this episode of The Electrical Times Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Hartland, Head of Marketing at Draper Tools, to discuss this generational shift and how the industry is adapting to a new wave of hands-on professionals.

Watch via the  Electrical Times YouTube channel:

Or listen on Spotify!

Read about the research carried out by Draper Tools at https://www.drapertools.com/blog/dxpulse-gen-z

To find out more about the DXPulse range, visit https://www.drapertools.com/dxpulse-cordless-power-tools-and-batteries

 

The post PODCAST: Why Gen Z is choosing the trades appeared first on Electrical Times.

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