US needs mechanics and nurses, but kids want to be influencers

The dream career for nearly half of Gen Z respondents in a 2025 Morning Consult survey is "content creator," notes Kim's Future Shock report. 

Counselors are in short supply, and high schools are still pushing “college for all,” writes Kim... 

• Working in "media and entertainment" is also a popular goal. 
• They think it's an easy path to riches. 
• Only a third want a "traditional job."...

Kids who are just barely passing math and science aren't going to succeed in engineering or nursing. 

They're not going to be able to qualify as electricians or mechanics. 

You don't like to read because you can't focus for more than a paragraph? 

• You're not going to be a lawyer. 
• And we all hope you're not going to be a pilot...