By Manish Chandra Joshi | October 2025
AI Is Booming, But the Jobs May Surprise You
The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping industries worldwide. Many Gen Z workers are being told that AI will replace entry-level jobs. But Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argues the opposite: the real opportunity lies in skilled trade jobs like electricians, plumbers, and construction workers.
Huang predicts that as the world builds AI data centers and advanced factories, demand for skilled trades will double every year.
Data Centers Need More Than Coders
Nvidia recently invested $100 billion into OpenAI data centers, fueling a global infrastructure boom. According to McKinsey, capital spending on data centers will reach $7 trillion by 2030.
A single 250,000-square-foot data center can employ up to 1,500 construction workers during its build.
Many earn $100K+ annually with overtime, no college degree required.
Once complete, each facility creates 50 permanent roles, plus 3.5 indirect jobs for every direct hire.
This means electricians, plumbers, and carpenters could become the backbone of the AI revolution.
The Global Skilled Trades Shortage
Industry leaders are warning about a labor crisis:
The U.S. is short 600,000 factory workers and 500,000 construction workers.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has raised concerns directly with the White House.
Ford CEO Jim Farley warns America’s reshoring goals will stall without more tradespeople.
And India faces a similar gap. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) estimates the country will need 100 million+ skilled workers in construction, energy, and manufacturing by 2030.
This mismatch creates a huge opportunity for Gen Z worldwide.
Why Gen Z Should Consider Trade Jobs
Instead of being afraid of AI, young workers can embrace skilled careers that AI cannot replace.
Take Jacob Palmer, a 23-year-old electrician from North Carolina. He skipped college, trained as an apprentice, and by 21 was running his own business. Last year he earned nearly $90,000, and this year he’s already crossed six figures—all without student debt.
In India, similar stories are possible. A skilled electrician in Bengaluru or a plumber in Delhi could scale a small trade into a thriving business, especially as EV hubs, data centers, and smart factories expand.
AI + Physical Work = The Future of Jobs
Huang himself admitted that if he were 20 again, he would focus on physical sciences instead of software. Why? Because even the most advanced AI models need servers, cooling systems, power lines, and buildings to exist.
This is also where tech platforms like VISVAKARMA can step in—connecting tradespeople to high-demand local and global projects. Trade + Tech could become the winning formula of the next decade.
Key Takeaways for the Future of Work
- AI won’t replace all jobs—it will create new demand for trades.
- High-paying careers without college debt are real. Skilled workers can earn $100K+ in the U.S. and above-average wages in India.
- The skill gap is global. Both developed and emerging markets face shortages.
- Platforms bridging physical and digital will thrive. Startups like VISVAKARMA could connect skilled workers to new-age opportunities.
Final Thought
The AI era is not only about algorithms—it’s also about amplifying human skills. From electricians wiring data centers to plumbers building cooling systems, blue-collar workers are becoming the unsung heroes of AI infrastructure.
For Gen Z, the smartest move may not be chasing coding bootcamps but embracing skilled trades. As Jensen Huang puts it, the future of AI is being built not just in code—but in concrete, wires, and pipes.
Reference
Based on reporting from Fortune – Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang says electricians and plumbers will be needed by the hundreds of thousands in the new working world by Preston Fore (September 30, 2025)
भविष्य की नौकरियां: इलेक्ट्रिशियन और प्लंबर होंगे सबसे ज़्यादा डिमांड में – जेनसन हुआंग
लेखक: Manish Chandra Joshi
एनवीडिया (Nvidia) के सीईओ जेनसन हुआंग का मानना है कि आने वाले समय में AI और रोबोटिक्स का दौर सिर्फ सॉफ्टवेयर इंजीनियरों तक सीमित नहीं रहेगा।
बल्कि दुनिया को लाखों की संख्या में इलेक्ट्रिशियन, प्लंबर और स्किल्ड वर्कर्स की ज़रूरत होगी।
क्यों बढ़ेगी स्किल्ड वर्कर्स की मांग?
आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस (AI) और ऑटोमेशन मशीनों को स्मार्ट तो बना देंगे, लेकिन उन्हें इंस्टॉल, रिपेयर और मेंटेन करने के लिए इंसान चाहिए।
हर घर और दफ्तर में बिजली, नेटवर्किंग और हार्डवेयर सेटअप की ज़रूरत लगातार बढ़ रही है।
स्किल्स + टेक्नोलॉजी का कॉम्बिनेशन ही आने वाले करियर का सबसे बड़ा हथियार होगा।
भारत और Gen Z के लिए करियर अवसर
भारत के युवाओं के लिए यह बड़ा अवसर है कि वे:
सिर्फ व्हाइट-कॉलर जॉब्स पर फोकस न करके वोकेशनल और टेक्निकल ट्रेनिंग लें।
AI टूल्स के साथ काम करना सीखें और साथ ही हैंड्स-ऑन स्किल्स विकसित करें।
इससे वे भारत ही नहीं, बल्कि पूरी दुनिया में हाई डिमांड टैलेंट बन सकते हैं।
VISVAKARMA: स्किल्ड वर्कर्स के लिए भविष्य का प्लेटफ़ॉर्म
मेरा स्टार्टअप VISVAKARMA इसी सोच पर काम कर रहा है।
यहाँ हर स्किल्ड वर्कर अपना प्रोफाइल बना सकता है और ऑनलाइन/ऑफ़लाइन काम पा सकता है।
कंपनियों और लोगों को सही समय पर सही टैलेंट मिलेगा।
इससे भारत में गिग इकॉनमी और फ्रीलांस वर्क कल्चर को बढ़ावा मिलेगा।
निष्कर्ष: कौन सी नौकरियां रहेंगी भविष्य में सुरक्षित?
भविष्य सिर्फ कोडर्स और सॉफ्टवेयर डेवलपर्स का नहीं है।
इलेक्ट्रिशियन, प्लंबर, टेक्निकल एक्सपर्ट्स और स्किल्ड प्रोफेशनल्स आने वाले दशक के असली हीरो होंगे।
अगर आज की जेनरेशन इस बदलाव को समझ ले तो उन्हें भविष्य में कभी काम की कमी नहीं होगी।
Reference:
Fortune – “Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang says electricians and plumbers will be needed by the hundreds of thousands in the new working world”
(Preston Fore, September 30, 2025)