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To bridge this gap, Zion advocates for adopting models like Germany's apprenticeship system, which integrates high school, community college, and business partnerships to train young people early. He emphasizes that trades such as welding can offer a fast track to wealth for the younger generation—encouraging them to learn practical skills that are in high demand.
However, he warns that talent saturation may lead to localized oversupply, driving wages downward but also creating opportunities for industries to easily absorb labor surpluses. Building a robust technical education infrastructure now will be crucial for capturing future industrial growth.