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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anna Wise

Young people looking to ‘AI-proof’ trade jobs while employers want human skills

The company reported it has blocked 850 rogue traders from joining the platform in the past year (Alamy/PA) - (Alamy/PA)

Young people are increasingly showing interest in “AI-proof” trade jobs while employers are placing more weight on interpersonal skills, bosses said.

Jambu Palaniappan, chief executive of Checkatrade, said tradespeople were typically older, with a large proportion over the age of 50, while there have been fewer younger people entering the industry.

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