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Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 day ago

The electrician shortage is a threat to Big Tech's 'life or death' race to build data centers-and an opportunity for Gen Z | Fortune

Gen Z workers are increasingly pursuing skilled trades like electrical work instead of traditional college degrees due to lower debt, faster earnings, and reduced stigma around these careers.
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Forget college: Palantir wants to hire you right after high school.

Palantir's Meritocracy Fellowship hires 18-year-old high-school graduates into a paid months-long internship as an alternative to college, valuing coding skills and diversity of thought.
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