Publications Covering the Vocational Schools Industry

Campus Technology Online news site

Daily coverage for community and technical college leaders on funding, workforce partnerships, short-term credentials, and policy that directly affect vocational and CTE programs.

https://campustechnology.com Circulation: 245,000

Career Education Review Print + digital trade publication

Flagship publication for private career/vocational colleges with management, compliance, enrollment, and outcomes coverage tailored to school owners and executives.

https://www.careereducationreview.net Circulation: 3,000

The Chronicle of Higher Education Print + digital news organization

The largest higher-ed newsroom covers policy, finance, workforce-aligned programs, apprenticeships, and skills-first pathways shaping vocational education.

https://www.chronicle.com Circulation: 2,100,000

Community College Daily Online news site

AACC’s daily publication for two‑year and technical colleges—essential for leaders tracking workforce initiatives, CTE program models, and federal/state policy.

https://www.ccdaily.com Circulation: 49,500

Community College Journal Print + digital magazine

AACC’s bimonthly magazine for community and technical college executives features strategy, funding, and workforce-aligned program coverage.

https://www.aacc.nche.edu/publications/community-college-journal/ Circulation: 5,000

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education Print + digital magazine and site

Covers access, equity, and policy across higher ed—with regular reporting on community colleges, HBCUs, MSIs, and career pathways central to vocational schools.

https://www.diverseeducation.com Circulation: 278,439

EdSurge Online news site

Edtech and postsecondary reporting—including workforce-readiness tools, bootcamps, microcredentials, and community-college innovation—relevant to trade and vocational providers.

https://www.edsurge.com Circulation: 550,000

EdTech: Focus on Higher Education Print + digital magazine and site

CDW’s title for higher‑ed IT leaders frequently profiles technology that powers modern CTE and workforce programs (labs, AR/VR, skills platforms).

https://edtechmagazine.com/higher Circulation: 50,000

The EvoLLLution Online publication

Opinion- and practitioner‑driven analyses on serving adult, online, continuing, and workforce learners—core audiences for vocational schools.

https://evolllution.com Circulation: 60,000

The Hechinger Report Nonprofit news site + newsletters

Nonprofit newsroom with deep coverage of community colleges, skills training, apprenticeships, and outcomes—widely read by education professionals.

https://hechingerreport.org Circulation: 250,000

Higher Ed Dive Online industry publication

Fast, executive‑oriented coverage on policy, funding, online learning, and alternative credentials that shape enrollment and programming at vocational institutions.

https://www.highereddive.com Circulation: 215,000

Inside Higher Ed Online news site + newsletters

Breaking news and analysis on community colleges, short‑term credentials, federal/state policy, and employer partnerships—key to vocational providers.

https://www.insidehighered.com Circulation: 2,500,000

NACE Journal Print + digital journal

NACE’s member journal reaches career services and employer relations leaders—ideal for stories on work‑based learning, externships, and graduate outcomes from vocational programs.

https://www.naceweb.org/about-us/media-kit/ Circulation: 17,000

Ratchet+Wrench Print + digital B2B brand

Auto‑service industry title read by shop owners and managers; frequently spotlights technician pipelines, ASE training, and school‑to‑shop partnerships.

https://www.ratchetandwrench.com Circulation: 91,000

SkillsUSA Champions Digital hub + newsletter

SkillsUSA’s official publication hub showcases CTE student and instructor success across trades—an effective channel to reach a 444,000‑member CTSO community.

https://skillsusachampions.org Circulation: 444,000

Total Food Service Print + digital B2B magazine and site

Covers college and university dining operations; useful for culinary/foodservice vocational programs forging employer ties and apprenticeships.

https://totalfood.com Circulation: 76,135

Training Magazine Print + digital magazine, site, and webinars

Long‑running L&D brand with strong reach among training leaders—valuable for credentialing, upskilling, and workforce‑education stories from vocational providers.

https://www.trainingmag.com Circulation: 60,500

University Business Print + digital magazine and site

Executive‑level coverage of higher‑ed strategy, enrollment, finance, and tech—often featuring community college and workforce‑development initiatives.

https://universitybusiness.com Circulation: 98,000

Welding Journal Print + digital magazine

AWS’s flagship reaches welding educators and employers—ideal for program spotlights, equipment investments, and employment pipelines for welding programs.

https://www.aws.org/magazines-and-media/welding-journal Circulation: 64,000

Education Week News site + newsletters

K‑12’s leading outlet with strong CTE coverage—perkins funding, pathways, apprenticeships—reaching district and school leaders shaping pre‑apprenticeship and vocational pipelines.

https://www.edweek.org Circulation: 2,000,000