Back to the Workshop: The Rise of Blue-Collar Careers | 378

Brief

Blue-collar jobs are making a comeback around the world. As white-collar office work loses some of its shine, skilled trades are attracting more people than ever before—with higher pay, job security, and newfound respect. But what’s driving this shift, and what challenges still face blue-collar workers today?

Overview

In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega dive into the rising popularity of blue-collar careers. They explore why young people are increasingly choosing trade roles over office jobs, how wages are changing, and what it all means for the global workforce.

Insights

Skip and Samantha’s conversation will help you better understand the world of skilled trades while expanding your business English vocabulary. In this episode, you will learn:

The definition and origins of ‘blue-collar’ jobs.
How attitudes toward skilled trades are changing.
Why blue-collar jobs are attracting more workers.
Factors behind the skilled trades shortage.

In summary

D2B 380 unpacks the growing appeal—and the evolving challenges—of blue-collar careers, showing how skilled trades are reshaping the job market and creating new opportunities worldwide.

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