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    Collier technical schools respond to increased interest
    There is growing awareness of the advantages trade studies can have, including reduced debt burden and practical job placement. Potential careers include – among others – nursing, automotive collision technology, master automotive service technology and welding. Photos provided by Carlos Artime
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    By Melanie Pagan  
    20 December 2024
    EDUCATION

    Collier technical schools respond to increased interest

    Trade school enrollment is on the rise, increasing 4.9% from 2020 to 2023, as university enrollment during the same period declined 0.6%, according to a November report by education marketing firm Validated

    Soon, students interested in the type of career technical training offered at Lorenzo Walker Technical College and Immokalee Technical College will be able to do so under one accredited entity: Collier County Technical College.

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