While AI replaces white-collar jobs, skilled trades are booming. Build a secure, high-paying career that robots can't touch.
Automation is transforming the workforce. Here's what you need to know.
of jobs at risk from AI automation
jobs displaced by 2025 globally
of electrician jobs replaceable by AI
average Australian tradie salary
Take our 2-minute quiz to discover your ideal new collar career path based on your skills, interests, and goals.
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AI-proof careers with excellent pay and job security
Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems. High demand, excellent job security, and opportunities for specialization.
Essential service that will always be needed. Work on residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Install and service heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Critical for comfort and energy efficiency.
Build and repair building frameworks and structures. Versatile trade with creative and construction opportunities.
Join metal parts for construction, manufacturing, and repair. Specialized skills command premium rates.
Real people who made the switch from white-collar to new collar
Former Marketing Manager → Electrician
"After my marketing role was automated, I felt lost. NewCollar helped me discover electrician work, and now I'm earning more than I ever did in marketing. Best decision of my life!"
Former Accountant → Plumber
"I was worried AI would replace me. The quiz matched me with plumbing, and I completed my apprenticeship at 34. Now I run my own business with 6 employees."
Former Graphic Designer → HVAC Tech
"AI tools made freelance design impossible to sustain. HVAC work gives me stability, great pay, and I never worry about AI taking my job. Wish I'd done this sooner!"