Skilled Trades
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Tech Workers Seek New Careers in Blue-Collar Trades
Many trade professionals now earn incomes that rival, or even exceed, those of college graduates, often without carrying long-term student debt, according to Conversion Media Group .
New leadership development programs empower skilled workers
PNM and Blackstone's $20 million pledge to expand skilled trades apprenticeship and training programs in New Mexico marks a new frontier for leadership development.
High schools now offer welding training for college credit
A $4 million award from Bloomberg Philanthropies is fueling a new wave of high school vocational programs.
Gen Z Eyes Skilled Trades Over Tech for Tangible Rewards
Fifty-five percent of Gen Z respondents now consider a career in skilled trades.
Tech Giants Fund 2026 Skilled Trades Programs for Veterans
On April 17, 175 high school students from Colorado toured a housing development, not just to observe, but to actively learn about construction careers.
5 Ways Career and Technical Education Programs Offer Paths to Success
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offer students practical, hands-on learning directly connected to the modern workforce. They provide structured pathways to stable employment by focusing on in-demand skills and industry collaboration.