Career Development
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Walmart opens Atlanta skilled trades training hub
Walmart now offers some internally trained technicians a pay range up to $51 per hour, a significant boost from typical retail wages.
Girls construction camp inspires young women in skilled trades
On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, female high school students at Orange Technical College, West Campus, built planter boxes and wired light switches.
Gen Z professionals prioritize steady growth over quick promotions
A striking 74% of younger workers now report using AI in their daily jobs, a sharp increase from just last year, fundamentally shifting how they approach productivity and career development.
AI Won't Replace Skilled Trades: Demand Soars as Training Lags
Meta is pouring $115 million into a roughly five-week program that guarantees graduates a job in skilled trades, a stark contrast to the uncertain job market facing many four-year degree holders, acco
Apprenticeships Surge Past Traditional Training, But Equity Gaps Remain
In 2024, over 560 candidates applied for just 27 spots in the prestigious Rolex apprenticeship program, resulting in a staggering 4.
Phillies Host Skilled Trades Program for Philadelphia Students
Just last week, 50 students from Mayfair School's trades curriculum toured Citizens Bank Park, gaining firsthand insight into the vital roles skilled professionals play in maintaining a major league s
Saginaw Career Complex receives $2.5M grant for auto collision training
The Saginaw Career Complex, whose auto collision program relied on equipment from the 1990s, just secured a $2.5 million federal grant, the largest in its 30-year history, according to the SCC Director.
Upskilling for AI integration in professional services is your 2026 job security.
Predictions suggest that 50% of current jobs will be automated by artificial intelligence, even as an equal 50% more jobs are simultaneously created.
Adelaide Careers Expo Showcases Skilled Trades Vocational Training
At the Adelaide Careers and Employment Expo, students aren't just browsing brochures.
Skilled Trades and AI: Why Hands-On Expertise Is Still Key
Since late 2022, demand for robotics technicians has surged by 107%.
Skills Competitions Showcase Vocational Careers in Skilled Trades
In a sprawling 1.79 million square feet at the Georgia World Congress Center, over 6,700 state champions recently converged to compete in 114 skilled and leadership competitions. This event spotlights
Skilled Trades Camp Inspires Young Girls to Future-Proof Careers
Fewer than 10% of Red Seal certified journeypersons in Canada are women.