Imiss … correction … I love "Dirty Jobs," the show hosted by pro-work TV personality Mike Rowe. Today, Rowe remains a champion of skilled labor. He’s even served as a spokesperson for the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board. Welcome to Oklahoma, Mike!

For too long, society has pushed a single narrative: that a college degree leading to a career in high-tech, investment banking, law or medicine is the gold standard of success. That story is flawed because it ignores the skills and ambitions of many young men.

The shift is clear: America is rediscovering that there’s more than one honorable career path. Vocational and trade schools are making a major comeback, while universities continue to prepare the professionals who anchor our communities.

It’s not “college vs. trade.” It’s both.

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