JCPS high school students turn to trade jobs, skip college for work after graduation

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Many high school students are skipping college and entering the workforce right after graduation. And taking the ACT can help, even if they’re going to a trade school.

Summer Wendllowski discovered a passion for welding her sophomore year at Pleasure Ridge Park High School. Now, she’s in her senior year and can’t wait to get to work after she graduates.

“I already have a (welding) job,” Wendllowski said. “It’s a very beautiful way to just put stuff together.”…

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