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Graduate Connections - Meet Gerald Lalane

Gerald, 29, was born in Paris, France, but moved to Palm Coast, Florida, with his dad and twin sister in 2012. Gerald completed the seven-month Refrigeration Technologies (RT) program at Tulsa Welding School in Jacksonville in January 2026. Thanks for your time, Gerald. […]

Why Skilled Trades Careers Tend To Withstand Economic Slowdowns

When headlines are dominated by mass layoff announcements climbing to their highest levels since the pandemic, arguments of AI displacing white-collar roles, and forecasts of […]

How Hurricane Planning Shapes HVAC Installation

Picture a neighborhood the morning after a Category Four hurricane. Roofs are peeled back, streets are flooded, and power lines are down. But there is […]

Trained by Pros, Hired by Pros: What Industry-Aligned Education Actually Means

In the world of skilled trades, there is a simple truth: we don’t wait for opportunity, we build it. Choosing a career in welding, HVAC, or electrical work is about […]

What People Switching Careers in Dallas Should Know About the Trades

If you’ve been stuck behind a register, zoned out in a cubicle or grinding through shifts that don’t lead anywhere, you’re not the only one. […]

How Atlanta Population Growth Fuels Skilled Trades Opportunities

The Atlanta metro area reportedly added over 64,000 new residents between April 2024 and April 2025, bringing the 11-county region to roughly 5.3 million people, […]

Can a Skilled Trades Career Give You Financial Freedom?

For decades, many students were encouraged to believe that success required a four-year college degree. Today, more people are questioning whether that path fits their […]

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