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In 2023, Zen Stewart decided to pivot from white‑collar work to becoming an electrician. She’s now a member of the electricians union, earning $21 an hour as an entry-level employee. She’s working to be accepted into the union’s apprenticeship program as she moves toward becoming a fully licensed electrician — a role that can pay nearly $100 an hour in some parts of the U.S.

Produced & Edited by: Zach Green
Senior Managing Producer: Eric M. Clark
Camera: Matthew Ritenour
Animator: Christina Locopo
Reporter: Sarah Jackson
Sr. Production Manager: Kathy Mavrikakis
Additional Footage: Zen Stewart, Getty Images

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