Some Florida workers turn to trade jobs amid rising unemployment and AI uncertainties

Vocational students with the CDC of Tampa learn wall framing during an intro-to-construction training for adults. Courtesy/CDC of Tampa

WUSF | By Gabriella Paul

A Tampa nonprofit that offers vocational training found there’s a growing interest in the trade industry among women, teenagers and people transitioning out of corporate workplaces.

More Floridians are learning a trade, like carpentry or construction.

Labor market experts say the shift could mean workers are seeking job security, amid rising unemployment and uncertainty over artificial intelligence in the state. That’s because trades usually have a low cost of entry and are in high demand.

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