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Principal of Detroit technical career center tackles pandemic's challenges to training

Nov 25, 2020
Students might be learning virtually, but they're still learning a skilled trade.
A Randolph welding student before the pandemic. Now a welding student might learn via a virtual demonstration.
Courtesy of Krista McKinney-King

'Blue-collar aristocrats' thrive in German economy

Apr 7, 2015
Germany’s vocational system partners with employers to train students for skilled jobs.

Using 'early college' to help vocational training

Nov 19, 2013
The Obama administration launches a $100 million race-to-the-top-style competition meant to overhaul career and technical education.