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We Still Need Career and Technical Education

We Still Need Career and Technical Education

From Forbes: The American economy added 134,000 jobs in September, according to the US Department of Commerce.   The unemployment rate sits at 3.7% - the lowest since 1969.  On the other hand, earlier this week Verizon announced 44,000 layoffs to its global workforce,...

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Careers in Construction Month

Careers in Construction Month

In an effort to increase public awareness and to inspire the next generation of construction craft professionals, our partners at the National Center for Construction Education (NCCER) and Build Your Future (BYF) have proclaimed October as Careers in Construction...

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How Schools Are Revolutionizing Vocational Training

How Schools Are Revolutionizing Vocational Training

From SWVA Today in Wytheville, VA: "During her junior year at Patrick Henry High School, Madison Booth, a student athlete with numerous accolades, took advantage of an educational opportunity that not all college-bound students are willing to try. Madison enrolled in...

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