Is College DEAD? Inside America’s #1 Trade School | Sheree Utash From #448 | The Way I Heard It
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WSU Tech: Revitalizing Education and Workforce Development Through Industry Partnership
Discover how WSU Tech partners directly with industry sectors to build relevant curricula, achieving placement rates over 90% by prioritizing both technical skill and essential work ethic.
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- WSU Tech flips the traditional education model by co-designing programs with industry leaders (e.g., Aviation) to ensure immediate job readiness.
- The institution rigorously integrates the mikeroweWORKS S.W.E.A.T. Pledge curriculum to address employer feedback regarding deficient work ethic among graduates.
- Initiatives span all ages, using Future Ready Centers, middle school hands-on camps, and the Tech Tikes book series to build awareness for skilled careers.
This discussion with Sheree Utash explores the tangible results of embedding applied learning and stackable career pathways into workforce education, proving that industry collaboration yields superior graduate outcomes.
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Top Comments (10)
I graduated from HS in 1975 and had taken shop class all through HS. After serving in the military and then attaining an Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering I decided I wanted to be a Gunsmith. Over 40+ years later I have provided a comfortable home with my wife on 73 acres in the country I have to say that working with my hands is the most rewarding part of my life. Also being my own boss (who am I kidding all of my customers are my boss) I can set my hours and work schedule all the while providing a comfortable life style for my family!
I’m in trade school for diesel mechanics, and we keep the world moving. The labor shortage is real—more people need to join the trades now. Stop sleeping on skilled work!”
I believe trade schools are the best.
This is fantastic! I hope many more states participate in this approach. The approach of starting young with books, going on field trips and having the kids learn and “play” in the summer is a great laddering approach. When I’ve talked to our grandkids when they were young, they had no clue what they wanted to do - mainly because nobody in their schools challenged their curiosity or let them try new things. I also have a thought for Sheree… think about how she can challenge some retirees to participate in helping with some of these great programs! A retired carpenter, welder, mechanic, electrician, architect, etc. can bring their career passion alive for young minds!
As a secondary teacher, whenever we talked about jobs & higher education, of course I mentioned college for the professions that required it, but man did I push trade school! Those skills will always be needed, and I would die a happy mama if my own kids pursued a trade.
Finally I heard someone who understands education should have a purpose and direction.
Wow. This is completely amazing. Such a fantastic approach. This is what the country needs now.
I have a total of four nephews and nieces. Three of the four got into the trades (Electrical Lineman, Diesel Mechanic, and Welder), the other went to college. The ones in the trades make tens of thousands more each year, and their jobs are stable.
The chasm between a trademan and a master craftsman is attitude.
You’re building better tools for industry. I wish you could teach industry how to respect the better people you’re producing.
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I graduated from HS in 1975 and had taken shop class all through HS. After serving in the military and then attaining an Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering I decided I wanted to be a Gunsmith. Over 40+ years later I have provided a comfortable home with my wife on 73 acres in the country I have to say that working with my hands is the most rewarding part of my life. Also being my own boss (who am I kidding all of my customers are my boss) I can set my hours and work schedule all the while providing a comfortable life style for my family!
I’m in trade school for diesel mechanics, and we keep the world moving. The labor shortage is real—more people need to join the trades now. Stop sleeping on skilled work!”
I believe trade schools are the best.
This is fantastic! I hope many more states participate in this approach. The approach of starting young with books, going on field trips and having the kids learn and “play” in the summer is a great laddering approach. When I’ve talked to our grandkids when they were young, they had no clue what they wanted to do - mainly because nobody in their schools challenged their curiosity or let them try new things. I also have a thought for Sheree… think about how she can challenge some retirees to participate in helping with some of these great programs! A retired carpenter, welder, mechanic, electrician, architect, etc. can bring their career passion alive for young minds!
As a secondary teacher, whenever we talked about jobs & higher education, of course I mentioned college for the professions that required it, but man did I push trade school! Those skills will always be needed, and I would die a happy mama if my own kids pursued a trade.
Finally I heard someone who understands education should have a purpose and direction.
Wow. This is completely amazing. Such a fantastic approach. This is what the country needs now.
I have a total of four nephews and nieces. Three of the four got into the trades (Electrical Lineman, Diesel Mechanic, and Welder), the other went to college. The ones in the trades make tens of thousands more each year, and their jobs are stable.
The chasm between a trademan and a master craftsman is attitude.
You’re building better tools for industry. I wish you could teach industry how to respect the better people you’re producing.