Promoting Skilled Trades in Schools

In this episode of Teaching Matters, Scott Titsworth speaks with Jeremy Oskins, an automotive and robotics teacher at Comanche ISD in Texas. They discuss the increasing demand for skilled tradespeople, the innovative curriculum Jeremy has developed to engage students in automotive training, and the partnerships he has built with local businesses to provide real-world experience. Jeremy shares insights on the barriers preventing students from entering skilled trades and emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning and creating opportunities for students to explore their interests in technical fields.