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May 26, 2026

Nearly half of America has quietly considered the trades. What’s stopping them?

Shelly Short // ShutterstockNearly half of America has quietly considered the trades. What’s stopping them?For decades, the dominant story about skilled trades in America has been a story of decline. Shop class disappeared from high…

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January 12, 2026

Are trade skills now more valuable than a college degree?

Al Seib // Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesAre trade skills now more valuable than a college degree?Going to college used to be a defining milestone in the classic American Dream. But as costs rise…

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