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Breaking the college mold: Father-daughter ironworker duo champion the rise of vocational learning

Tiffany Younk, a union ironworker, and her father Robert Younk, who is now retired from the profession, told Fox News Digital about working together and the importance of trades. read more

‘It’s worth it;’ Young people trending toward trade schools, deciding against 4-year-college

As tens of millions of Americans struggle with student loan debt, there appears to be a growing trend of young people opting for alternatives to four-year college educations ... read more

Trade school trend will continue for next several years: Ken Coleman

America's career coach Ken Coleman discusses what's behind the surge in vocational programs and applications for trade jobs on 'The Big Money Show.' ... read more

Russia's Yandex reports Q1 revenue rise as market awaits spin-off news

Russian internet giant Yandex reported a 40% rise in first-quarter revenue to 228.3 billion roubles ($2.47 billion), driven by growth in e-commerce and ride-hailing, with the market awaiting news on a ... read more

Many in Gen Z ditch colleges for trade schools. Meet the 'toolbelt generation'

With demand for jobs like HVAC technicians, electricians and wind turbine installers, enrollment is ticking up at vocational schools as four-year college costs continue to soar. read more

2 over 4: Trade schools edge out universities

We may be in the midst of a trades boom as some kids are preferring to go into trades instead of a four-year university. read more

More Gen Z high school graduates are pursuing trade careers

From a young age, Ivan Sedgley considered a skilled trade career. "I always had an interest because I was always good with my hands, so I preferred doing that than sitting behind a desk," said Sedgley ... read more

Coalition alleges bias in vocational school admissions

Admissions policies for the state’s vocational high schools create disparities in access for students of color, low-income students, students with disabilities and English-language learners, a ... read more

Tech and trade schools seeing increased enrollment

What do you want to do when you graduate? That's the question most high school kids get asked more times than they can count. But in recent ... read more

Philadelphia high school students learning the tricks of the tattoo trade

While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs. read more

INDONESIA'S JOKOWI PRESENTS ELECTRIC CAR TO VOCATIONAL SCHOOL TO ACCELERATE INNOVATION

JAKARTA, April 26 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo presented an electric car to Rangas Vocational School in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, a day after he visited the school’s automotive ... read more

Bordon: Loss-making building trade school to close

A training centre is to close after reporting losses of more than £100,000. Bordon Future Skills Centre in Hampshire opened in 2017 in a new £3.8m building, offering training in areas including ... read more