Next Generation

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High school students actively engaged in hands-on skilled trades workshops at a career expo, exploring future career paths.

Trade schools and career expos boost skilled trades education in 2026

Nearly 1,300 high school students in Milwaukee recently spent a day trying their hands at welding, bricklaying, and electrical work, a clear sign of how the next generation views skilled trades, accor

Rick Donovan·May 7, 2026

A diverse group of young, confident skilled trades professionals, including a female plumber, an electrician, and a carpenter, standing proudly in a modern workshop, representing the '40 Under 40' recognition.

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The Rise of the Trades '40 Under 40': Recognizing a New Generation of Talent

The skilled trades are seeing a major shift in how they celebrate their own, with new '40 Under 40' programs designed to recognize and empower the next generation of industry leaders.

Rick Donovan·April 2, 2026