# Students Choose Skilled Trades Over Four-Year Degrees | Charlotte News

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Podcast: [Charlotte News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463310)
Published: 2026-07-15T12:59:00+00:00
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