Skill Shift | Roadtrip Nation

What will the future of work look like? And what kinds of skills and training do you need to find your place? Join four adults at various stages in their careers, as they explore skilled jobs with serious potential.

It takes people from all generations to build the workforce of tomorrow.

Ready to level up your skills and take on the future of work? Get an inside look at industries of the future, from wind technology to vertical farming.

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In the rapidly changing world of work, how do you know which path is right for you?

Meet Ian, Christine, Rasheed, and Erin—four people searching for answers to this question. As they travel across the country to explore in-demand and emerging career paths, they’ll learn that, while the skilled jobs of the future may look different than the skilled jobs of today, they’ll still hold plenty of opportunity for anyone who’s ready to learn and grow.

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Insights from the Interviews

"Having that skill in [welding] has been literally life-changing. I have so much passion for this, and no one can take that away from me now."

Kyle Tripp, Apprentice, Ironworkers Local 25

"Plant something. Grow something. Have a lot of different experiences to figure out what you want to do."

Head Grower, AeroFarms

"Once you find something that you love and are passionate about, don’t coast. Don’t slow down. Keep the momentum going and push even more."

CNC Machinist, Keats Manufacturing Co.

Featured Interviews

Barry Randolph

Pastor, Church of the Messiah

Kyle Tripp

Apprentice, Ironworkers Local 25

Steven Jeanty

Head Grower, AeroFarms

Madison Bulard

Paramedic, St. Charles County Ambulance District

Michael Chambers

Marine Biologist, Aquaculture Specialist & Associate Professor, University of New Hampshire

Andrea Crawford

Wind Turbine Technician, DTE Energy

Steve Seon

CNC Machinist, Keats Manufacturing Co.

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