Career and Company

Skilled Trades

5 articles

Diverse skilled trades workers participating in a modern apprenticeship program, learning with tools and blueprints.
Leadership

New leadership development programs empower skilled workers

PNM and Blackstone's $20 million pledge to expand skilled trades apprenticeship and training programs in New Mexico marks a new frontier for leadership development.

Alina Petrov·June 18, 2026
High school students learning welding techniques and earning college credit in a vocational training program.
Services

High schools now offer welding training for college credit

A $4 million award from Bloomberg Philanthropies is fueling a new wave of high school vocational programs.

Victor Huang·June 16, 2026
Young adults from Gen Z actively participating in skilled trades, demonstrating pride and focus in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing work.
Insights

Gen Z Eyes Skilled Trades Over Tech for Tangible Rewards

Fifty-five percent of Gen Z respondents now consider a career in skilled trades.

Marcus Ellery·May 19, 2026
Veterans and students touring a construction site, learning about skilled trades careers with support from tech giants.
Careers

Tech Giants Fund 2026 Skilled Trades Programs for Veterans

On April 17, 175 high school students from Colorado toured a housing development, not just to observe, but to actively learn about construction careers.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 28, 2026
Students actively participating in diverse Career and Technical Education programs, including welding, coding, and healthcare, demonstrating practical skills for future employment.
Careers

5 Ways Career and Technical Education Programs Offer Paths to Success

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offer students practical, hands-on learning directly connected to the modern workforce. They provide structured pathways to stable employment by focusing on in-demand skills and industry collaboration.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 1, 2026