The author (right) receiving a quick lesson in welding at Texas State Technical College. With summer just around the corner, many families with rising high school seniors have college tours planned.

What are the essential elements of a high-quality career and technical education program? A growing number educators are asking that question as the demand for CTE courses grows, fueled in large part ...

Riley O’Neal practices welding at Midlands Technical College on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. O’Neal started learning to weld when he was 16 years old, and hopes a career in welding will allow him to travel ...