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More Gen Zers Choose Entrepreneurship Over Traditional Education, Survey Reveals

More people are bypassing traditional education and going straight into their careers.

In today's rapidly evolving world, where artificial intelligence is prevalent and a new creative class is emerging, many individuals are bypassing traditional education and pursuing their careers directly. A recent survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow found that half of Gen-Zers aspire to be entrepreneurs. This shift in mindset separates traditionalists from the younger generation of entrepreneurs, who are driven by a DIY-influenced, direct-to-consumer economy.

In the creative field, this shift often means offering a product or service that reflects their creative vision and then gradually growing an audience while refining their skills and craft along the way. This entrepreneurial spirit may seem different from the conventional path of formal education and employment in a company, but in many ways, it is analogous to attending a trade school.

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