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WEDNESDAY WHO’S WHO   The year 1981 for our Year 10 students at CBC was marked with a blend of social events, outdoor activities, and an expanded curriculum that introduced practical trade skills and essential life skills. Highlights were noted as the barbecue with St. Ann's and the Year 10 Walk along the coast to Childers Cove. However perhaps the most significant was the continued broadening of the Year 10 curriculum to engage students in subjects and careers to include practical trade training. Through a collaboration with Warrnambool Technical College, students were given opportunities to gain hands-on experience in various trades, including building construction, motor maintenance, plumbing, welding and typing. With the curriculum recognising the importance of practical life skills, students also gained access to pre-driver training.  These courses aimed to prepare students for real-world responsibilities, enhancing their independence and readiness for adulthood.   Who are the familiar faces you can find among Year 10 Red, now the Class of 1983? #wednesdaywhoswho #emmanuelalumni #connectedasone

This is how we build the Aviation/Aerospace workforce but we need to adjust our thinking. For instance, #skilledtrades stole a jump on #aviation and #aerospace during last year's American School Counselor Association conference. They were there in force with all the #constructiontrades. Meanwhile #aviationexhibitors talked about #pilots and #universityeducation. Guidance counselors start #careerexploration in first grade and the only #aviationjobs they included in their software programs were #pilot #aviationmaintenancetechnician an #aerospaceengineer. Construction trades and their unions pay for the training. "The number of students enrolled in #vocational-focused community colleges rose 16% last year to its highest level since the National Student Clearinghouse began tracking such data in 2018, The Wall Street Journal reported. "The ranks of students studying construction trades rose 23% during that time, while those in programs covering HVAC and vehicle maintenance and repair increased 7%. "Demand for trade apprenticeships, which let students combine work experience with a course of study often paid for by employers, has boomed lately. In a survey of high school and college-age people by software company Jobber last year, 75% said they would be interested in vocational schools offering paid, on-the-job training." So, this article on how #GenZ is rejecting the #collegeroute in favor of the high salaries they will achieve fairly fast in the #skilledtrades, is not surprising. #aviationmanufacturers are hurting for #workforce. https://lnkd.in/e5baF7z3 Aviation Technician Education Council

#CTE programs are vital to strengthening the nation's skilled workforce and are valuable to student development. And the good news - student participation in #CTE is showing positive gains at community colleges around the country. Per the National Student Clearinghouse, community college enrollment increased by 4.7% (200,000+) in Spring 2024. 👏 The leading three programs include: ✔ Mechanic & repair technologies (14.2%) ✔ Precision production (+10.2%) ✔ Construction trades (+8.1%) Think about the services and vocations that keep our cars on the road, manufacturing lines running, and develop and maintain our infrastructure. Plenty of organizations have a place at the table for the skilled trades, including Explore The Trades, Skilled Trades Advisory Council, and more! Whether you're an educator, career counselor, small business owner, or parent, you can find information to help your student succeed.

The skilled trades are newly appealing to the youngest cohort of American workers as enrollment in vocational training programs is surging, rising 16% last year to its highest level since tracking such data began in 2018. The Wall Street Journal article below explores the factors impacting the increase and how a shortage of skilled tradespeople and diversion from the traditional college path have affected the shift. #labor #GenZ

The skilled trades are newly appealing to the youngest cohort of American workers as enrollment in vocational training programs is surging, rising 16% last year to its highest level since tracking such data began in 2018. The Wall Street Journal article below explores the factors impacting the increase and how a shortage of skilled tradespeople and diversion from the traditional college path have affected the shift. #labor #GenZ

The skilled trades are newly appealing to the youngest cohort of American workers as enrollment in vocational training programs is surging, rising 16% last year to its highest level since tracking such data began in 2018. The Wall Street Journal article below explores the factors impacting the increase and how a shortage of skilled tradespeople and diversion from the traditional college path have affected the shift. #labor #GenZ

The skilled trades are newly appealing to the youngest cohort of American workers as enrollment in vocational training programs is surging, rising 16% last year to its highest level since tracking such data began in 2018. The Wall Street Journal article below explores the factors impacting the increase and how a shortage of skilled tradespeople and diversion from the traditional college path have affected the shift. #labor #GenZ

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I love this! Younger generations are gravitating towards trade jobs such as plumbing and welding. Universities and colleges are great for some professions but trades are not a lesser choice. The are many diverse career paths for the younger generations, but it helps to plan ahead to ensure we can help our kids access them. Want to ensure they can embrace invaluable opportunities awaiting them abroad (at universities or within the trades)? It’s worth considering CBI programmes where family members can be included in the application. It's an investment that pays off in the long run. #immigration #CBI #secondcitizenship #secondresidency #HolbornAssets

We provide students with essential skills in a workshop setting over a 15-day period or less. This ensures they are proficient and ready to begin working immediately upon course completion. https://bit.ly/3B8iF5Y #Bricklaying #FiberOptics #PracticalSkills #SkillsTraining #CareerReady #TradeSkills #EASTC #ShortCourses