https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/there-s-still-a-heavy-demand-for-workers-it-s-in-blue-collar-jobsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/there-s-still-a-heavy-demand-for-workers-it-s-in-blue-collar-jobshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/there-s-still-a-heavy-demand-for-workers-it-s-in-blue-collar-jobs#u99743Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:56:31 +0000Blue-collar job demand remains high across the U.S., driven largely by a construction boom in AI data centers. Projections indicate 1.7 million skilled trade jobs will open annually through 2035. While AI threatens entry-level white-collar roles in finance and programming, it is simultaneously creating a surge in physical infrastructure needs. However, the industry faces growth hurdles including low apprenticeship completion rates and a struggle to replace an aging workforce. Google's data center lead reports hundreds of thousands of skilled trade positions are currently open nationwide.W