This 10-day accelerated multi-trade bootcamp is designed to give students ages 16–19 and recent graduates a hands-on head start in one of the state’s most in-demand essential trades.

The U.S. Department of Education’s new Workforce Pell Grant program will allow students to use Pell Grants for short-term job training programs beginning July 1, 2026.

Congratulations to Will Pedersen on receiving the Finding Your GreatFuture Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast on March 18th.

The initiative reflects FCPS ACE’s continued investment in workforce development and expanding access to career training in high-demand industries.

The event drew over 1,500 attendees eager to fill the gym floor and nearby parking lot to engage with 70 hands-on trades exhibits.

The collaboration focuses on workforce optimization, a core Trimble value that addresses the widening skills gap by making professional technology more accessible.

During Construction Safety Week (May 4–8, 2026), Milwaukee Tool expanded its safety training focus to include mental health; introducing a new partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Trade schools are becoming one of the fastest-growing alternatives to traditional college in the United States.

ACCA President and CEO Barton James marked National Skilled Trades Day by stepping into the classroom to share with children just how important the skilled trades are.