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plumbing

[pluhm-ing] / ˈplʌm ɪŋ /




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Fears of artificial-intelligence disruption External link are sending some people back to trades like plumbing as they seek job security in a tech-dominated world.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

More young Americans are turning to trade school to pursue in-demand jobs like plumbing and electrical work but encountering something they didn’t expect: hefty price tags.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

“Didn’t have indoor plumbing until I was 15.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Traci is using the $250,000 to transform an office space into classrooms to teach trades ranging from painting to plumbing.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Later will come wall frames, plumbing and electrical, windows, walls, and a door, and at the end, I’ll lay down a beautiful wooden floor.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio




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