The graduating class included 92 HVAC technicians, 48 plumbing technicians and 40 electrical technicians.

Most tradespeople report job satisfaction, yet 78% say Americans undervalue the trades.

It's the second year BBTT has brought the Skills Expo to Massachusetts, and the first time the event has sold out at this venue.

The program has supported more than 5,800 students, helping build the skilled workforce needed for critical industries nationwide.

The findings come as career and technical education has gained traction and are “concerning” amid broader postsecondary shifts, a Rand report said.

The group focused on providing a way to learn more about how plastic piping systems provide sustainable and resilient solutions for a wide range of building environment applications.

We planned to talk to Valerie Butler earlier in the day when we headed to see her at P.I.P.E. Inc., a contractor specializing in commercial plumbing and fire protection in the Indianapolis market and where she’s worked since 2020.

In the trades, most owners learn a simple lesson early: Good work gets rewarded with more work. You start out in the field. You solve problems. Customers trust you.

After surviving heroin addiction and an abusive relationship, Alayna Chavez was looking for a way to start over. Then, she saw a flyer for trade school.

More than 1,000 students are already registered, and exhibitor spots are filling fast.