The new-collar revolution – The New Indian Express

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United collars of work

Gold Collar: It refers to young, low-wage workers who invest in conspicuous luxury. The term also alternatively refers to highly skilled professionals in high-demand fields

White Collar: It refers to a salaried professional, typically general office workers and the management staff. This involves obtaining, analysing, and distributing information rather than goods or products

Blue Collar: It refers to a member of the working class who performs manual labour and either earns an hourly wage or is paid a piece rate for the amount of work done

Pink Collar: It also refers to a member of the working class who performs in the service industry. They work in positions such as waiters, retail clerks, and other positions involving relations with people

Green Collar: It refers to a wide range of professions relating to the environment and renewable energy, but can also refer to military personnel

Black Collar: It refers to manual labourers in industries in which workers generally become very dirty. The term is also used to describe workers in illegal professions

Open Collar: It refers to people who donā€™t attend a regular go-to office. They work from home, via internet, or are freelancers

No Collar: It refers to artists and ā€˜free spiritsā€™ who tend to privilege passion and personal growth over financial gain

Bootcamps focus

Bootcamps focus on practical, hands-on learning to prepare participants for the real world. They are popular in fields like coding, data science, digital marketing, and project management. They cater to people looking to upskill, switch careers, or gain specific expertise.

These programmes typically last a few weeks to a few months and lead to job readiness or skill mastery. Certifications are credentials awarded after completing a course or passing an exam on proficiency in a specific skill or knowledge.

They are often industry-recognised and are formal validations of expertise. Certifications can range from general skills (e.g., project management or IT fundamentals) to specialised areas (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect or PMP Certification). They enhance a professionalā€™s credibility and are frequently required or preferred for certain jobs. Certifications are given at bootcamps, online platforms, or professional organisations.