UnSiloed by Black//Brown

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There was nearly a 50% decrease in young people applying to technical jobs in 2022... What are the implications to business, the country, and the future?

Topis Discussed:

  • (3:56) - UnSiloed in 2023 and Charlie's LinkedIn post.
  • (7:27) - What's wrong with blue-collar work?  Is white-collar even more attractive than it has been?
  • (11:25) - How should leadership respond to the new generation wanting the next-level gig right away?
  • (17:01) - Education level vs. people skills vs. intellectual curiosity.
  • (22:55) - Is blue-collar work more valuable/respected now since the pandemic?
  • (28:50) - Supply and demand in blue-collar work today.
  • (32:46) - Funding of educational programs.
  • (35:26) - How should leadership view potential hires who didn't go to college but have blue-collar work experience?
  • (43:11) - Courage or Cringe!

 

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UnSiloed by Black//BrownBy Charlie Echeverry & Jesús Chavez, a Black//Brown Original

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