“This year, the week-long camp that concluded Friday included hands-on technical tutorials on coding, robotics and sound design, as well as practical sessions on resume-writing and job interviews. On the last day of camp, students toured Ohio State University’s campus and talked about applications.” – Columbus Ohio Dispatch, July 6, 2022

“This pathway is for anyone who likes to work with their hands, problem-solve, and wants to take the first step toward a fulfilling career through an apprenticeship that allows them to work full-time and get paid to learn a highly skilled craft.” – Grand Canyon University, June 1, 2022

“I wrote a letter to the president of the union, asking whether the program really had a policy of categorically rejecting all homeschool graduates, or whether there had just been an error by a staff member. My letter also explained the legal protections state law provides to the type of high school diploma the graduate had earned.” – HSLDA Home School Legal Defense Association, May 17, 2022

“The inductees are: Anthony M. Ellis, power plant technology; Ryan M. Fallon, construction technology-masonry; Vincent A. Marinello, construction technology-carpentry; David McCann, horticulture, landscaping and turf management; James I. McChesney, machine tool technology; Levi McCullough, machine tool technology; Raymere A. Stewart, construction technology-masonry; Aaron J. Tallman, machine tool technology; William C. Tilley, construction technology-carpentry; Thomas D. Tobin, power plant technology; Richard S. Torelli Jr., construction technology-carpentry; and Angel T. Velazquez Jr., horticulture, landscaping and turf management.” – Williamson College of the Trades, May 12, 2022

“House Bill 132, sponsored by Rep. Zack Fields, D-Anchorage, would require the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development to work with public school districts to develop programs to allow students to complete high school credits and apprenticeships at the same time. Right now, most public school districts offer career and technical education classes such as construction and welding, but this would expand that into apprenticeships in real work environments.” – Alaska Journal of Commerce, April 15, 2022

“’Our goal is to provide an affordable Catholic education for students who want to develop the skills they need to become working professionals after high school graduation,’ Cardinal DiNardo said. ‘This school’s particular focus on job-readiness will go together with its commitment to forming virtuous young people who will bear witness to Jesus Christ in the world.’” – The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, March 22, 2022

“By the time the students walk out of my class after the year is over, they’re ready to really enter the industry itself and they’ll have the industry certifications in security and networking, computer systems. They’re a lot more prepared. It took me 15 years to get to where I am today, but I can get these students to the same place in three to five, just because I know how the industry works.” – The City Journals (Utah), March 2, 2022

“First, the Let Kids Learn petition proposal to create Student Opportunity Scholarship accounts would authorize state tax credits for private donations that underwrite low- and middle-income families’ education decisions. Among the many possible uses of these account dollars would be the payment of tuition and fees for career and technical education.” – Mackinac Center for Public Policy, March 2, 2022

“Trusses have been added! We will cut look outs, and the barge rafter will be next.” – Umpqua Valley Christian School, February 15, 2022