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'Blue-collar aristocrats' thrive in German economy

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

German vocational training could be coming to the U.S.

Aug 29, 2014
Manufacturing states like North Carolina hope to create similar apprenticeship programs.

A $10,560 bachelor's degree?

Aug 22, 2014
Community colleges are getting into the business of awarding BA degrees.

Volkswagen brings German-style vocational training to the US

Aug 19, 2014
In Germany, more than half of high school graduates go into vocational programs.

For plumbers, it’s all about the sweet smell of money

Mar 25, 2014
The hours long and the hazards nasty, but fixing pipes can bring six-figure income

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.