Carpentry
Coverage of Carpentry in the Nexus archive.
- I left tech at 32 and joined the trades. I didn't like how AI was changing my job — I have no regrets.
Jae Park left her tech career at 32 to pursue a carpentry apprenticeship, citing discomfort with AI's growing influence in her job. Despite challenges in securing an apprenticeship, she expresses excitement and no regrets about the career shift.
- Blockbuster mob movie gets thumbs-down from lawyer in Outfit-tinged gambling case
Two men accused in an organized crime extortion case featuring death threats and missing millions were released on bond, despite federal prosecutors arguing they are dangerous and likely to flee. Prosecutors cited a clip from the movie 'The Irishman' referencing mob slang like 'painting houses' and 'carpentry,' which defense attorneys dismissed as unrelated to murder. The defendants, linked to a restaurant-based gambling operation, were granted home confinement and unsecured bonds.
- Carpentry and plumbing college courses are struggling to keep up with demand as more white-collar workers ditch office jobs to learn a trade
Carpentry and plumbing college courses are facing high demand as white-collar workers switch to trades. This shift is driven by individuals seeking more hands-on and potentially higher-paying careers. As a result, colleges are struggling to keep up with the influx of new students.