Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we dive into the fastest growing industries for Gen Z, as highlighted in LinkedIn’s 2025 Grad Guide. This report reveals some intriguing trends in career choices for new graduates and non-grads alike.

The Sun Belt states, including Tucson, Dallas, and Knoxville, are becoming go-to places for young professionals, while entry-level non-grads tend to flock to major cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York. Surprisingly, many non-grads are entering fields traditionally thought to require degrees. The fastest-growing industries for them include customer service, education, and real estate. Notably, financial services is also on the list, indicating “young professionals are breaking into the field in other ways that don’t involve four years of formal education.”

Marketing is another area seeing a surge for non-grads, with positions like marketing specialists and social media marketing coordinators rapidly growing. On the other hand, college grads are not shying away from unconventional paths either, with construction topping the list of fastest-growing fields.

As the report states, “new grads are leaning into technology,” with artificial intelligence engineers emerging as the fastest-growing job overall. It’s clear that the landscape is shifting, offering exciting opportunities across various sectors for the next generation.
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