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Back to the E-Newsletter Archive Annual Blue Collar Report finds that parents and Gen Z are increasingly rethinking college in favor of skilled trades, driven by AI concerns, rising education costs, and the appeal of business ownership.

08.27.2026

Municipal wastewater and water treatment facility news for industry leading operators, managers and superintendents

Remove the Boring From Safety Training and Keep Workers Engaged

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Study Says Parents Think Skilled Trades Offer Better ROI Than College

Annual Blue Collar Report finds that parents and Gen Z are increasingly rethinking college in favor of skilled trades, driven by AI concerns, rising education costs, and the appeal of business ownership. Read more

Unveiling September: Dive Into Our Latest Issue!

The September issue of Municipal Sewer & Water is out, featuring the Saskatoon (Canada) Water & Sewer Maintenance Workgroup. Read about how the city nearly halved its annual water main breaks by challenging longstanding practices and fostering a fearless culture of operational innovation. Watch preview