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Advocates urge return of trade classes and expansion of adult training
Summary
Speakers at Perry Career Academy called for restoring shop/trade classes (CT) in Georgia schools and described an adult training track for individuals 18 and older seeking industry certifications.
Presenter (speaker 2) told attendees: "We're here to bring trade school back to the schools. We're here to bring those shop classes back, expand CT in the state of Georgia." The presenter said trade programs had been lost from schools and described an adult training program for people 18 and older seeking the same certifications available to students.
The remarks linked K‑12 and adult training as complementary strategies to create multiple entry points into construction careers. The presenter framed the effort as restoring education options and expanding opportunities for certification and entry into the industry.
