Welders, mechanics and carpenters could have a promising future in the digital age. School districts around the U.S. are spending tens of millions of dollars to expand and revamp high-school shop classes. Wall Street Journal reporter Te-Ping Chen joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how these hands-on skills are helping students get a jump on lucrative old-school careers.

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