Ray Ravaglia at Forbes reports while computers have found their way into every aspect of education, one central area of education has been largely overlooked: vocational training.  Skilled Trades such as plumbing, HVAC and electrical work, though having extensive course requirements, have not seen the same level of technological integration with their instruction.  The Connected Apprentice, a platform for the delivery of trade education, addresses this gap, offering a digital solution that fits naturally into Trade education and brings lasting benefits to learners and the industries they serve.  The Connected Apprentice fills this void, offering iPads pre-loaded with customizable Apps, resources and learning tools tailored to specific training needs.  By moving Apprenticeships into the Digital Age, this approach sets learners up for success in their tech-driven careers. Shawn Arballo, the Training Coordinator for Sprinkerfitters Local 709, has seen his field transform from a Mechanical Trade to one where technology is increasingly being introduced.  Embracing this technology during training has immediate payoffs, he says, adding: “Rather than working off of a blueprint that is one or two months old, they are getting real-time drawings that they can use in the field.”

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