Trade Schools

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Students and instructors in a modern automotive workshop at Hagerstown Community College, working on a vehicle with advanced tools.

Hagerstown Community College Launches 2026 Auto Tech Program Amidst Rising Costs

Even as Hagerstown Community College prepares to launch a new automotive technician program in 2026, the cost for institutions to get such programs initially accredited is set to jump by nearly 20% in

Luis Ortega·April 10, 2026

Diverse students in a modern vocational training center learning skilled trades like welding and plumbing, symbolizing investment in workforce development to close the skills gap.

Industry

Stop Admiring the Skills Gap: Why Investing in Vocational Training Is Our Only Way Out

The US faces a critical skilled trades shortage, threatening our economy. Aggressive investment in vocational training programs is no longer an option but an economic imperative to address this crisis.

Rick Donovan·April 4, 2026

Diverse apprentices in a modern vocational training center, welding, working with robotics, and designing, symbolizing the innovation in skilled trades education.

Trades

The Trades Are Calling: We Must Innovate Vocational Training and Apprenticeships Now

The future of our national infrastructure hinges on a robust pipeline of skilled trades professionals. To secure it, we must commit to innovating vocational training and apprenticeships now.

Rick Donovan·April 3, 2026