Education

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Philadelphia students on a tour of Citizens Bank Park, learning about skilled trades careers from professionals working on stadium infrastructure.

Phillies Host Skilled Trades Program for Philadelphia Students

Just last week, 50 students from Mayfair School's trades curriculum toured Citizens Bank Park, gaining firsthand insight into the vital roles skilled professionals play in maintaining a major league s

Rick Donovan·May 27, 2026

Robotic arms and human technicians collaborating in a modern data center, symbolizing AI's role in skilled trades and infrastructure.

Industry

AI's surprising role in boosting skilled trades education wages

QTS, a Blackstone portfolio company, plans to increase its workforce from 10,000 to 40,000 workers by year-end, a 300% increase.

Ben Foster·May 20, 2026

Young UK adult working on plumbing and electrical systems, with a subtle AI interface in the background, symbolizing a shift towards skilled trades.

Trades

UK sees surge in skilled trades education amid AI fears

Enrollment in UK plumbing and electrical courses surged by 40% last year, according to UK colleges.

Rick Donovan·May 20, 2026

A long line of aspiring plumbers fills a college hallway, illustrating the high demand for plumbing apprenticeship programs in Canada.

Trades

Skilled Trades Surge Overwhelms Plumbing Colleges in Canada

At Humber College in Toronto, the plumbing apprenticeship program received 3,500 applications for just 150 spots this year — a 23x oversubscription.

Rick Donovan·May 19, 2026

High school students actively participating in vocational training exhibits at the YES! Expo, showcasing diverse career paths.

Trades

Vocational training is key to closing the skills gap. Are schools listening?

Over 3,300 high school students recently flocked to the YES!

Scott Ramirez·May 15, 2026

Young adults learning skilled trades in a modern workshop, representing vocational training as a solution to the skills gap.

Industry

Vocational training: A direct path to close the skills gap

A short certificate course at a trade school can cost as little as $3,900, according to skillcatapp .

Ben Foster·May 12, 2026