If you have been paying attention, we have all read about the rise of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) as well as the labor shortage in the skilled trades and how they might coincide with each other. We’ve all heard the doom and gloom theory’s of how AI will replace those workers and eliminate their jobs forever. This couldn’t be further from the truth. The future of the American Skilled Trades workers is bright, and with the implementation of AI in the workplace, it is only getting brighter! Artificial Intelligence is creating a boom of more skilled trades jobs, not less, all while making the environments these folks work in more productive, safe, and efficient.
The future of skilled trades is not about humans versus machines, but a collaborative environment where experienced professionals and intelligent machines work together. AI can handle repetitive tasks, freeing up trade workers to focus on problem-solving, complex repairs, client communication, and strategic planning, just to name a few.