Celebrating Vocational Education

The episode highlights the significant role of vocational education through the example of Central Tech in Oklahoma, which provides hands-on training for a range of skilled trades. This vocational high school serves students from multiple high schools, allowing them to gain practical experience in fields like nursing, truck driving, and various construction trades. The approach encourages young individuals to pursue careers in the energy sector and beyond, helping them to directly prepare for jobs that exist in their communities. Through structured, hands-on training, Central Tech exemplifies a model that other states could replicate to improve workforce readiness.