Trades & Skills Hub

How Youth Enrichment Programs Can Diversify Learning Experiences
Kay Rizzi Kay Rizzi

How Youth Enrichment Programs Can Diversify Learning Experiences

After-school and youth enrichment programs have proven incredibly valuable in supporting student achievement. However, they may miss the mark for some students because of a lack of diversified learning experiences due to the limited topics and teaching styles that are offered. In other words, the future can't possibly be the same for every student. If they're only taught a few subjects in a few specific ways, they may not have as many opportunities to realize their interests, strengths, and the options that they have in life for post-secondary education or college preparedness when it comes time.

Read More
Why Learning a Skilled Trade Can Be a Viable Career Option
Kay Rizzi Kay Rizzi

Why Learning a Skilled Trade Can Be a Viable Career Option

A four-year college program often appears to be the conventional choice for students in the American educational system seeking to achieve a secure lifestyle. However, there exists an underemphasized career path that has the potential to yield equal or greater financial security in the long run - the pursuit of a skilled trade.

Read More