Trade Schools

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

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
Diverse students participating in hands-on training at a state-of-the-art trade school, symbolizing the future of skilled labor.
Trades

Diverse 2026 Trade School Initiatives for Workforce Development

California alone is deploying $37.

Rick Donovan·April 16, 2026
Young competitors intensely focused on their skilled trade tasks at a large vocational competition, showcasing talent and dedication.
Trades

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

Rick Donovan·April 14, 2026
Students and instructors in a modern automotive workshop at Hagerstown Community College, working on a vehicle with advanced tools.
Automotive Services

Hagerstown Community College Launches 2026 Auto Tech Program Amidst Rising Costs

Even as Hagerstown Community College prepares to launch a new automotive technician program in 2026, the cost for institutions to get such programs initially accredited is set to jump by nearly 20% in

Luis Ortega·April 10, 2026
Diverse students in a modern vocational training center learning skilled trades like welding and plumbing, symbolizing investment in workforce development to close the skills gap.
Industry

Stop Admiring the Skills Gap: Why Investing in Vocational Training Is Our Only Way Out

The US faces a critical skilled trades shortage, threatening our economy. Aggressive investment in vocational training programs is no longer an option but an economic imperative to address this crisis.

Rick Donovan·April 4, 2026
Diverse apprentices in a modern vocational training center, welding, working with robotics, and designing, symbolizing the innovation in skilled trades education.
Trades

The Trades Are Calling: We Must Innovate Vocational Training and Apprenticeships Now

The future of our national infrastructure hinges on a robust pipeline of skilled trades professionals. To secure it, we must commit to innovating vocational training and apprenticeships now.

Rick Donovan·April 3, 2026
High school students learning skilled trades like welding, carpentry, and electrical work in a modern workshop, showcasing hands-on training and career development.
Trades

Local Initiatives Boost Skilled Trades Training for High School Students

Local initiatives are significantly boosting skilled trades training for high school students across the U.S., with new programs in Florida, South Carolina, and New York. These efforts provide students with paid apprenticeships and hands-on training, offering viable, debt-free career pathways.

Ben Foster·March 30, 2026