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Being at SkillsUSA Nationals is a powerful reminder of the importance of supporting and developing skilled workers — not just in Traverse City or Michigan, but across the country.

Thousands of talented young builders, makers, and fixers are here, competing at the highest level in their trades — and it’s incredibly inspiring.

We’ve got a lot to be proud of with TCAPS’ partnership with Northwest Education Services‘ Career Tech Center (for juniors and seniors) and our new Trojan/Titan Integrated Experience or TIE (for freshmen and sophomores).

But there’s still more to do — like bringing trades and technical classes back into our middle schools.

Because when it comes to growing career-ready kids, the earlier, the better.

Cute photo of Matt, Joslyn, Emma, Callie, Jameson, and their entourage before the opening ceremony.

*TCAPS administration recently presented on our TIE programs at the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals’ 2025 EdCon. Check out the slides.