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Avery Pipkin poses with a woodworking project.

Finishing School: Woodworking is In High Demand at Cedar Ridge

At Cedar Ridge High School, one of the toughest tickets to get isn't for a championship game—it’s a seat in Avery Pipkin’s woodworking class. With ...
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Advocating for the Trades: ‘Dirt Perfect’ Gains Traction with Fans

Mike Simon calls his content "real reality TV," and his 250,000+ subscribers agree. By documenting the grit and growth of his excavating business, he's evolved ...
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From a SkillsUSA Podium to a PBS Docuseries, Chef Curates His Culinary Career

From the competition floors of Kansas City to the hallowed halls of the Culinary Institute of America, Chris Rogienski has spent his career chasing culinary ...
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Building Her Career from the Ground Up

Wired with determination and a love for building, Eva Carroll has risen from a curious high schooler to a SkillsUSA national medalist. As the only ...
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Chef Lance Nitahara and Sechan in a kitchen giving the thumbs up.

Preparing the Next Generation for Culinary Excellence

From SkillsUSA to Netflix, Chef Lance Nitahara knows the secret ingredient for forging the next generation of culinary titans.
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‘The Skipper’

Culinary Champ Whips Up a Bright Future
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