AllTradesJournal

Education

3 articles

Young adults learning skilled trades in a modern workshop, representing vocational training as a solution to the skills gap.
Industry

Vocational training: A direct path to close the skills gap

A short certificate course at a trade school can cost as little as $3,900, according to skillcatapp .

Ben Foster·May 12, 2026
Diverse young adults learning skilled trades in a modern vocational training workshop, highlighting the importance of skilled labor.
Industry

Vocational Training Investment Key to Skilled Labor Shortage

The U.S. faces a staggering annual deficit of 1.7 million skilled-trade workers, a gap threatening to stall critical infrastructure and economic growth across multiple sectors. Annually, 2.9 million s

Ben Foster·May 7, 2026
Diverse South African youth learning skilled trades and digital skills at a new, modern TVET college campus.
Trades

South Africa Opens New TVET Campus for Skilled Trades

In Mpumalanga Province, the new Gert Sibande TVET College 4IR LAB is now open, directly linking South African youth to future-ready technical skills crucial for the digital economy.

Rick Donovan·May 4, 2026