Skilled Trades

Key Takeaways A seven-month trade program can put a graduate in the workforce more than three years before a four-year classmate finishes. Grant aid cuts […]

Key Takeaways Battery plants across the U.S. are hiring in 2026, with thousands more positions planned as new lines come online. Contractors hire during construction […]

Construction alone needs 349,000 net new workers in 2026 amid a skilled trades labor shortage that’s only getting worse, and most firms say they can’t […]

Texas is running several of the largest construction projects in the country at once, and that’s changing what electricians, welders, and HVAC technicians can expect […]

After years of parents and guidance counselors pushing young people toward universities, the nation is experiencing a shift in values. Trade school has taken the […]

If you’re working a job that isn’t working anymore, the thought of going back to school can feel like it requires quitting first. For most […]

Choosing between trade school and community college is not about picking the more respectable option. Both are legitimate, and both can lead to careers in […]