The fastest growing industries for new grads include construction, utilities and mining—none of which require degrees

• Over 2 million college students are set to graduate this spring—but instead of the corporate career they imagined, many could end up in trades. That’s because the fastest-growing industries for fresh-faced grads right now include construction and mining. They’ll be working alongside Gen Z tradies who are making sizable salaries minus student loans. 

It’s graduation season. For students, it’s finally time to address the elephant in the room: “What’s next?” 

Many will be faced with an uncomfortable reality...