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Does Gen Z Want to Go to College? Educational Preferences of the Practical Generation

While 9/11 may have been the defining moment for Millennials, COVID-19 is likely the most impactful event in the lives of Gen-Z so far.1 These are the now-teenagers and young adults who have watched older siblings and parents struggle from the effects of […]

Graduate Connections - Lance Furberg

Lance, 22, from Dallas, Texas, graduated the Professional Welder program at Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center in Houston in August 2021. Thanks for […]

Graduate Connections - Diani Spradley

Diani, 23, from Camden, New Jersey, graduated from (what is normally) the seven-month Professional Welder program at Tulsa Welding School in Jacksonville in September 2021. […]

Graduate Connections - Meet Lloyd Simon Jr

Lloyd, 21, from Houston, Texas, graduated the Professional Welder program at Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center in Houston in August 2021. Thanks for […]

Are Trade Schools Becoming More Popular after the Pandemic?

Currently, the number of job openings in the United States surpasses the number of people available and qualified to fill them.1 This represents a stark […]

What Are All the Different Types of Trades? Exploring 4 Alternatives to College

College is a common next step for high schoolers after graduation.1 But if you think it’s not for you or you don’t want to take […]

How Old Are Electricians? Examining the Potential for a Skilled Trades Shortage

The aging electrician workforce has been the focus of some recent studies.1,2 Why? Because many electricians are nearing retirement age, and researchers are concerned about […]

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