VIDEO — ‘Smart Kid!’: Teen Becomes First to Pass Texas Plumbing Exam Immediately After High School
An 18-year-old in Woodville, Texas, is already successful in the work world thanks to his intelligence and dedication.
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Trump Looking to Redirect $3 Billion in Harvard Grants to U.S. Trade Schools
Three billion dollars in grant money previously destined for scientific and engineering research at elite Harvard University is being considered by President Donald Trump for redirection to trade schools.
VIDEO — ‘Toolbelt Generation’: More Young People Skipping College for Trade School
More and more young people considered “Gen Z” are choosing to skip college and go to a trade school, one reason being the cost of a degree.
Demand for U.S. Welding Jobs Grows as Student Interest in Trade School Declines
Demand for U.S. welding jobs continues to rise as fewer students are seeking out trade school as a career path.
Sen. Josh Hawley Introduces Bills Targeting Higher Ed Monopolies
Sen. Josh Hawley has introduced two bills to target “monopolies” higher education institutions have created that add to student loan debt.
Parker: Labor Market Problems Lurk Beneath the Strong Economy
Elaine Parker writes about how the emphasis on four-year liberal arts colleges creates a gap in the labor market by neglecting to promote the attainment of valuable skills that could be taught for less money by vocational or trade schools.
Trump Administration Launches Apprenticeship Website
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta said on Monday that the Trump administration has launched a new website to encourage young Americans to consider trade apprenticeships as a viable alternative to a costly and often debt-inducing college education.
Rep. Virginia Foxx: Trade School Is No Less Valuable than Higher Ed
Representative Virginia Foxx (R-TN) published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal arguing that trade school is just as valuable as higher education.
WATCH: Sketch Mocks Expensive Higher Education Programs, Praises Trade School
A humorous sketch video from We the Internet TV mocks expensive graduate programs in women’s studies and journalism and praises trade school.
