Vocational Training
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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.
NICC carpentry and electrician students finish Calmar project home
A 2,000-square-foot, single-family residence in Calmar now stands as a testament to the practical skills gained by students from Northeast Iowa Community College's carpentry and electrician programs,
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 .
Vocational training initiatives face skilled labor shortage
77% of manufacturers report difficulties attracting and retaining workers, highlighting a pervasive struggle across the industry.
Vocational Training Struggles with Tech Amidst Skills Chasm
By 2030, 2.1 million skilled trade jobs are projected to remain unfilled, a deficit that could cost the economy $1 trillion annually, even as AI and robots begin to reshape these very roles. This stag
Adelaide Careers Expo Showcases Skilled Trades Vocational Training
At the Adelaide Careers and Employment Expo, students aren't just browsing brochures.
Young people flock to skilled trades careers, boosting student engagement initiatives
Last year, enrollment in vocational-focused community colleges surged by 16%, reaching its highest level since 2018, signaling a powerful shift in student career aspirations.
Students flock to 2026 skilled trades expo, exploring diverse career paths.
In Milwaukee, nearly 1,300 high school students recently converged at the Building Advantage Career Fair, a significant jump from 900 attendees just a year prior.
Trades and service pros are key to local development resilience.
In one mid-sized American city, the average age of a licensed plumber is 58, and only 3% of high school graduates enter vocational training programs, creating a looming crisis for essential urban infr
BlackRock launches $100 million initiative for skilled trades training
BlackRock, a financial giant known for its investment prowess, has committed $100 million to train up to 50,000 skilled craft workers, marking a significant philanthropic pivot into vocational educati
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
State Leaders Champion Skilled Trades for Youth Vocational Training
In Michigan, a record 55,431 students completed Career and Technical Education programs in the 2024-25 school year, more than double the number from just a decade prior, according to Bridge Michigan .
Skilled Trades Surge as Tech Giants Expand Apprenticeships Amid Labor Shortage
In some North American markets, building data centers for tech giants now accounts for up to 50% of total work hours for union construction members, according to the Construction Owners Club .
Apprenticeships Surge: Vocational Training Tackles Skilled Trades Labor Shortage
In 2023, Southern Home Services hired Matt Ellenberg to enhance training.
Hands-on apprenticeships pay more than you think
The average starting salary after completing an apprenticeship program is a surprising $77,000, offering a direct path to financial stability without college debt.