How Trades Lost the Spotlight
This series explores how skilled trades lost their place in the spotlight—and what it will take to put them back. Through a cultural and historical lens, we examine how traditional four-year colleges came to dominate the narrative around success, while career schools were quietly pushed aside. Each article offers insight and inspiration for trades educators, advocates, and leaders ready to reshape public perception, reimagine student experiences, and reignite pride in hands-on, high-value work. It’s time to make skills cool again—and this is where it starts.
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