In 2021, only 1% of entrepreneurs were Gen Z, aged 6-24  ( Guidant Financial ). Starting your own business, especially as a teen, can seem like a daunting task. According to Junior Achievement USA , 

The surge in post-pandemic demand leaves countless restaurants drowning in orders and employee mishaps. One solution is the automation of restaurants.

“The U.S. is currently facing a record shortage of workers, with 9.3 million open jobs”  ( NBC News ), which has left restaurants, stores, and bars short-staffed just as demand ramps back up post-pandemic. This labor shortage has turned the economy upside down.

In our increasingly “green” world, there has been a shift in consumer preferences towards more environmentally friendly goods and services. Firms that do not provide “green” offerings are punished and pressured into adopting cleaner practices.

The dawn of the generative artificial intelligence platform, ChatGPT, has opened doors to a wealth of AI-powered resources that may revolutionize learning. While some argue that AI could threaten teachers’ jobs, many view it as a means to enhance, rather than replace, their meaningful work.