Vocational Training

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A visual comparison of a tech worker and a skilled tradesperson, illustrating the appeal of blue-collar careers for those leaving the tech industry.

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 .

Nathaniel Brooks·July 12, 2026

High school students learning welding techniques and earning college credit in a vocational training program.

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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.

Victor Huang·June 16, 2026

Students actively participating in diverse Career and Technical Education programs, including welding, coding, and healthcare, demonstrating practical skills for future employment.

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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.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 1, 2026