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From Apprenticeships to Apps: Crafting Gen Z’s Smart Trade Future
Gen Z, with their digital fluency and preference for hands-on learning, is already reshaping workforce expectations. To meet them, companies must adapt to offer the right training and development opportunities.
By Bartholomew Jae
July 25, 2025
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by Bartholomew Jae
Bartholomew Jae is the director of education and development at the National Fire Protection Association.
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