Back-to-school season is in full swing, and for many Gen Z students, the path after graduation looks different. Some call them the “Toolbelt Generation.”
At Father Judge High School in Northeast Philadelphia, students aren’t just walking away with a diploma. They’re leaving with skills that open doors to high-paying jobs right out of high school.
“It’s been three years since you’ve been here — a lot has changed,” said welding program instructor Joe Williams, standing inside the brand-new 25,000-square-foot Career Pathways Academy…