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← Back to IdeasGen Z's Economic Crossroads: A Generational Opportunity for Brands

How can brands respond to Gen Z's shifting education and employment paradigm? Education costs are still high, demand for trade professionals is surging, and young people are prioritizing experience over degrees and independence over traditional 9-5s.
While Gen Z is the largest generation in history, poised to become the most valuable consumer cohort by dollar value, they are coming of age in a challenging economic environment. The cost of education is rising while the gap between the skills employers need and the tools young people are given is widening. Society encourages fiscal responsibility, yet traditional education is more expensive than ever. We tell young people they need to be agile, but there’s a lack of infrastructure to support the transition to a world where, by 2027, about half of all workers in developed countries will be part of the gig economy.
This moment presents a generational opportunity for brands to act as lighthouses for skills and knowledge development for young people, embracing brand and business transformation to build loyalty, love, and relevance by helping Gen Z thrive.
Find out how in Gen Z's Economic Crossroads: A Generational Opportunity for Brands.