2020 News Archive
We Need to End Trade School Stigma
During one of the classes I taught at the University of South Carolina, I had a great student we’ll call Tim. Tim aced my first year English class. He was fun and funny, a good writer and a smart kid…
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Joe College, er...Joe Tech School
I am a college dropout. I am also a technical school graduate. Not surprisingly, the two are intertwined. People spend their time and energy on things that have value in their lives, and I always…
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College Not for You? You Can Make the Same Amount of Money in Half the Time Doing This
Somewhere down the road, trade schools got a bad rep--and that perception needs to change. Read the article
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Teens Need to Know They Can Make Money in Trade Careers
Publication: Family Circle High-paying jobs are available for students who choose trade school or vocational or technical education instead of bachelor’s degree programs. Read the article
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Lockheed Martin to Give Scholarships to Students Pursuing Trade Skills
Publication: Orlando Sentinel Lockheed Martin will administer two scholarship programs aimed at boosting the technology workforce, including a new effort that will provide aid to high school…
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