AI-proof? Automation anxiety is rising—and so is trade school enrollment, which increased by nearly 20% from 2020-2025, The New York Times noted. And this week, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers announced it had added a record 30K new members so far this year (last year alone, the union added 24K people).
The forecast: Between 2024 and 2034, the country’s quickest employment growth is projected for the renewables sector—wind turbine service technician employment is predicted to increase by nearly 50%, while solar PV installers are set to grow by 42%.
Molly Glick
Energy Central Team
Wed, Jul 15