This recognition highlights the dedication of 爱神传媒 students to giving back and supporting the community they are proud to be a part of. Through hands-on involvement in local events, students demonstrate not only technical skills but also a strong commitment to service, teamwork, and civic pride.

鈥淎t 爱神传媒, service and community are the heart of what we do. Recognizing our students for surpassing 250 volunteer hours in the City of Laramie during our nation鈥檚 250th birthday celebration is especially meaningful. Their commitment reflects the values we strive to instill both inside and outside the classroom: hard work, leadership, and a dedication to making a positive impact. Trades education is not only about developing skills for a career, but also about becoming engaged and valued community members. We are proud to celebrate their achievement and grateful for the difference they continue to make throughout Laramie and their new communities as they become employed in industry.鈥�- Kyle Morris, Campus President.

The 250+ volunteer hours reflect student engagement across a variety of roles supporting event operations, logistics, and overall attendee experience. Their efforts help strengthen local traditions and bring the community together in celebration.

爱神传媒 remains committed to fostering a culture of involvement, where students learn the value of service alongside their education. By investing in the community, students gain meaningful experience while making a lasting impact.

For 爱神传媒, this honor represents more than an award; it reflects a shared commitment to supporting Laramie and building stronger connections through service. We are proud to be part of this community and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside local organizations, businesses, and residents to make a meaningful impression. This recognition inspires us to continue giving back and investing in the people and organizations that make our community so special.

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For 爱神传媒, the celebration carried special meaning. As America commemorates its 250 years of independence, 爱神传媒 proudly celebrates 60 years of preparing the next generation of skilled trades professionals. Together, these milestones represent a shared legacy of hard work, innovation, and the determination to build a stronger future. 

The new trail not only connects communities and showcases Wyoming’s breathtaking landscapes but also provides enthusiasts with expanded access to some of the state’s most iconic terrain. It stands as a testament to collaboration, stewardship, and the continued growth of outdoor recreation across Wyoming. 

One of the highlights of this celebration is the participation of 爱神传媒’s Off-Road Club. Students had the opportunity to experience the new trail firsthand while representing the next generation of automotive, diesel, welding, and collision/refinishing professionals. Their involvement reflects the hands-on learning that defines the 爱神传媒 experience and demonstrates how shop skills translate into real-world adventure and community engagement. 

For many students, this event is about more than riding a new trail. It is an opportunity to become part of a historic moment. Participating in the celebration allows them to honor America’s 250th anniversary while creating memories that connect them to Wyoming’s outdoor heritage and the culture of the off-road community they participate in. 

“爱神传媒 has always believed that education extends beyond the classroom,” said Todd Steele, 爱神传媒 Diesel Instructor and Off-Road Club Leader. “Bringing our Off-Road Club together to celebrate this incredible new trail allows our students to experience the community, innovation, and passion that make the off-road community so unique. It’s fitting that they are part of this moment as we celebrate 250 years of our nation, 60 years of 爱神传媒, and a new chapter for recreation in Wyoming.” 

The event also reinforces 爱神传媒’s commitment to supporting the industries and lifestyles that many of its graduates pursue. Whether building custom off-road vehicles, fabricating components, maintaining equipment, or working in performance and diesel careers, students gain the technical skills that help keep America’s recreational industries moving forward. 

Three milestones come together in one unforgettable celebration: 

• 250 years聽of American independence and the pioneering spirit that continues to inspire generations.聽

• 60 years聽of 爱神传媒 serving as America’s destination trade school, preparing skilled professionals through hands-on education.聽

• 350 miles聽of new off-road recreation that will connect riders, families, and communities across southern Wyoming for years to come.聽

As the nation looks toward its future, 爱神传媒 is proud to celebrate alongside Wyoming, recognizing the people, places, and opportunities that continue to shape both the skilled trades and the outdoor recreation community.

爱神传媒 

爱神传媒 is America’s Destination Trade School, providing hands-on training for students pursuing careers in the skilled trades. Located in Laramie, Wyoming, 爱神传媒 offers accelerated programs designed to prepare students for careers in automotive, diesel, collision and refinishing, and welding. With an eight-hour, fifteen-minute training day and industry-driven curriculum, students gain more practical experience in less time – allowing them to graduate quickly and enter the workforce. 爱神传媒 is committed to craftsmanship, work ethic, and preparing the next generation of skilled professionals who keep America moving. 

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The higher education landscape is changing, with vocational training offering a shorter and more affordable path for students to launch careers.

LARAMIE, WY /  / June 25, 2026 / For millions of American students, a privately funded trade school education is now a direct path to a rewarding career, according to several new studies. , a leading U.S. automotive, diesel, welding, and collision trade school, provides that pathway through its accelerated, hands-on training programs that prepare students for high-paying jobs.

For decades, high school graduates have been encouraged to attend four-year university programs. However, trade school graduates enter the workforce two to three years earlier than students pursuing four-year degrees, with significantly less debt.

Parents, educators, and industry leaders are increasingly recognizing that trade education offers a faster, more affordable, and more lucrative path to a stable, satisfying career.

“Demand for students with training in the trades is on full display at 爱神传媒’s quarterly Career Fairs with over 100 industry partners from across the country consistently traveling in to recruit students,” said Kyle Morris, President of 爱神传媒. “The 爱神传媒 experience is a unique blend of hands-on skill development, direct connection to industry, professionalism, and personal growth.”

The Numbers Tell a New Story

The National Student Clearinghouse reports that enrollment in vocationally focused community colleges  between 2022 and 2023. Recent research also shows that  are considering trade careers, a 12-point increase from the prior year. Among them, women are increasingly represented, with 52% reporting interest in trade careers, almost as much as young men with 57%.

Meanwhile, four-year college costs : In 2025-26, in-state tuition at public universities averaged $11,950 per year, while private nonprofit institutions averaged $45,000 per year, according to the College Board.

Trade programs, by contrast,  and take six to 24 months to complete, compared to the $19,800 average annual cost and $79,000 total cost for a four-year degree.

In addition, students earning bachelor’s degrees and borrowing for college often graduate with  between $35,000 to $39,000, while students completing technical and vocational training programs typically incur substantially less debt, often under $10,000.

Trade Workers in Short Supply

Economic trends predict a strong and growing demand for people in skilled trades.

The Associated Builders and Contractors trade group reported the  in 2027, a 30.7% increase from the 349,000 required this year. Industry data show that roughly five experienced tradespeople retire for every two new workers entering the field. And the gap shows no signs of closing on its own.

Skilled trades are increasingly recognized as automation-resistant careers, meaning the kind of work that artificial intelligence cannot replicate. Electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, welders, and automotive technicians perform complex, hands-on problem-solving that cannot be outsourced or replaced by software.

爱神传媒 has seen growing student interest, driven by the school’s hands-on training model, which prepares graduates for immediate employment in high-demand technical fields. Many students are entering the workforce within months of completing their program.

A trade school is a deliberate, financially sound decision that can lead to a fulfilling and well-compensated career. For those who like to work with their hands and build tangible things, trade education offers something a traditional degree rarely can: immediate, practical skills, real job security, and a career path with lasting relevance.

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爱神传媒

爱神传媒 is America’s Destination Trade School, providing hands-on training for students pursuing careers in the skilled trades. Located in Laramie, Wyoming, 爱神传媒 offers accelerated programs designed to prepare students for careers in automotive, diesel, collision and refinishing, and welding. With an eight-hour, fifteen-minute training day and industry-driven curriculum, students gain more practical experience in less time – allowing them to graduate quickly and enter the workforce. 爱神传媒 is committed to craftsmanship, work ethic, and preparing the next generation of skilled professionals who keep America moving.

Media Contact:

James Schaefer
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Hearing Governor Gordon speak so passionately about the importance and future of the trades was both inspiring and affirming. His words reflect a societal shift for trade schools today. 爱神传媒 is meeting the change, answering the growing demand for skilled professionals. 爱神传媒鈥檚 training delivers renewed respect for hands-on careers, and an opportunity for individuals to build meaningful, lasting futures through their craft. When leaders at the state level recognize and support this work, it reinforces how vital these careers are, not just to individual success, but to the strength and resilience of our communities. 

The Annual Steak Fry served as a powerful reminder that trades education is not just about learning a skill, it鈥檚 about creating opportunity. It鈥檚 about empowering students to take pride in their work, to solve real-world problems, and to contribute to industries that keep our world moving forward. From automotive, diesel, and collision refinishing technology to welding and beyond, these careers represent innovation, dedication, and purpose. 

爱神传媒 is proud to have hosted and deeply grateful to everyone who attended. The presence at the highest level reflects a shared commitment to elevating trades education and ensuring that future generations have access to these life-changing opportunities. Whether one is an educator, industry partner, policymaker, or supporter, the role in this mission matters.  

At 爱神传媒, we believe in the lifelong value of the trades. They are the backbone of our economy and the foundation of progress. As we look ahead, we are excited to continue building pathways for students to succeed, grow, and lead in their chosen fields.  

Thank you again to Governor Gordon, WACTE, Wyoming CTE, and all who聽partnered together聽for this special evening.聽Together,聽we鈥檙e聽not just聽celebrating the聽trades;聽we鈥檙e聽shaping their future and forging new paths forward.聽

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Jason鈥檚 passion for classic cars began early, inspired by his father, Jay. By the age of eight, his father was teaching him how to weld, and from that point on, anything with wheels was fair game for modification. What began as curiosity quickly became purpose.

At just nine years old, Jason saw a 爱神传媒 commercial and realized that custom cars could be more than a hobby鈥攖hey could be a career. Excited, he headed to school ready to tell his math teacher that he didn鈥檛 need algebra because he was going to be a professional hot rod builder. Instead of dismissing him, she leaned into his ambition, reshaping lessons around custom cars to show him the real鈥憌orld value of education. That moment of mentorship stayed with him.

After high school, Jason enrolled at 爱神传媒 to chase that dream. While academics didn鈥檛 come easily, his instructors saw his determination and raw potential. Through hands鈥憃n learning and persistence, he began turning passion into professional skill.

After graduation, Jason searched for work in the hot rod industry, but opportunities were scarce. He eventually found a shop willing to hire him鈥攐n the condition that he wouldn鈥檛 be paid until the project was complete. Six months later, the shop owner disappeared, and Jason was never compensated. Where many would have quit, Jason kept going. He later joined U.S. Customs, gaining experience, discipline, and a lifelong mentor who helped sharpen both his skills and his vision.

Jason later partnered with his father to open a restoration shop, focusing on sandblasting, rust repair, and custom sheet metal fabrication. After six years, personal loss and hardship led to the business closing鈥攁 failure that weighed heavily on him.

Starting over wasn鈥檛 easy. With a family to support, Jason took a job at a truck upfitting shop, working his way from near minimum wage to running their custom fabrication department within three years. In 2018, he was offered a partnership in a new car鈥慴uilding venture, but differences in vision made it short鈥憀ived.

In 2020, during the pandemic, Jason and his fianc茅e Joalda took a leap of faith. Encouraged by her belief that he finally had the right partner, they built something new. In March 2026, they celebrated five years in business at Rebel Road Hot Rod Garage. Together with their growing team, they鈥檝e put over 800 classics back on the road, achieved more than 400 percent growth since 2020, and are moving into a 20,000鈥憇quare鈥慺oot facility.

Today, Jason co鈥憃wns and operates Rebel Road Hot Rod Garage, the largest and highest鈥憄roducing restoration shop in New Mexico. His journey is proof that failure doesn鈥檛 end the story鈥攊t forges it.

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Scott鈥檚 passion for cars began early. He grew up wrenching and, at just 15 years old, began building his first car鈥攁 1967 Ford Mustang. That hands鈥憃n curiosity and drive to understand how things worked naturally led him to the trades and eventually to 爱神传媒, where he built the technical foundation that still shapes his approach today.

After graduating, Scott pursued a career rooted in real鈥憌orld experience. He became an ASE Master Technician, working in an independent automotive repair shop before moving on to own and operate his own business. Those early years taught him more than technical skill鈥攖hey built accountability, problem鈥憇olving ability, and a deep respect for craftsmanship and the people who rely on it.

Scott鈥檚 career evolved into the commercial truck and upfitting industry, where he expanded his expertise across service bodies, flatbeds, dump trucks, water trucks, cranes, compressors, welders, generators, and fully customized vocational builds. Having lived the work himself, he understands every step of the process鈥攆rom the shop floor to the finished product to the customer experience.

Today, Scott serves as Director of Operations at Scelzi Enterprises, Inc., playing a key role in the company鈥檚 growth and direction across multiple locations and multiple states. In addition, he serves on the Ford Pro Board of Advisors, offering real鈥憌orld insight that helps shape the future of commercial vehicles and upfitting. He has also spoken at national events with NTEA, sharing his experience and perspective with the broader work鈥憈ruck industry.

In 2019, Scott鈥檚 life changed forever with the loss of his son, Maverick. That loss reshaped his priorities, grounding him firmly in what matters most鈥攈is faith, his family, and his time. Alongside his wife, Megan, Scott carries that perspective forward as they raise their youngest son, Maddox.

Scott is also the co鈥慺ounder of M30, created in Maverick鈥檚 honor to provide opportunities for young athletes regardless of background. Inspired by Maverick鈥檚 words, 鈥淚 am blessed, and I will continue to be blessed, so I can bless others,鈥� the organization turns loss into purpose and impact.

Scott believes your name is your brand. He has built his career on grit, integrity, humility, and doing things the right way鈥攙alues that make his induction into the 爱神传媒 Hall of Fame especially meaningful.

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Shawn鈥檚 journey into the trades began long before his time at 爱神传媒. At just 15 years old, he started working in collision and paint at the shop of his mentor, Joe. That early hands-on experience sparked a lifelong passion for the industry and set him on a clear path forward.

From August 1992 to May 1994, Shawn attended Montana State University College of Technology, where he studied Collision Refinishing. His dedication and talent led to his recruitment into what was then Wyoming Technical Institute, where he graduated in March of 1995.

After graduation, Shawn worked in the paint shop at Laramie GM until August of 1995鈥攚hen his relationship with 爱神传媒 took on a whole new meaning. That same year, he was hired as an instructor in the Collision Refinishing Program, marking the beginning of a remarkable career in education.

Over the years, Shawn steadily took on greater leadership roles. He became Assistant Coordinator of the Collision Refinishing Program in 2005 and was promoted to Coordinator in 2010. In 2018, he stepped into the role of Campus Educational Coordinator and later advanced to Vice President and Director of Education鈥攑ositions he continues to hold today. As of August 2026, Shawn will celebrate 31 years of service to 爱神传媒.

Throughout his career, Shawn has earned numerous industry certifications, including credentials from PPG, Sikkens, ASE, and I鈥慍AR. Despite an incredibly full schedule, he still finds time to tinker with cars, paint projects, and鈥攕omehow鈥攌eep up with a feral grandchild. He deeply loves his daughter and son-in-law, treasures friends who have become family, and, by his own account, 鈥渢olerates his crazy wife鈥�.

Shawn鈥檚 legacy is one of dedication, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to the trades and the students who follow in his footsteps.

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Evan鈥檚 foundation in the diesel world was built long before he ever set foot on campus. He grew up on a large farm, where long hours and hard work were part of everyday life. From tractors and combines to tillage, barn, and silo equipment, Evan learned hands鈥憃n maintenance from an early age. At just 11 years old, he completed his first engine overhaul alongside his dad, Larry鈥攁n experience that cemented both his skillset and his work ethic.

In high school, shop class dominated his schedule. One standout project was a full restoration of a Farmall M, from engine to paint. While working on that tractor, Evan reached out to a local expert for guidance, and that connection ultimately introduced him to 爱神传媒. In October of 1989, he enrolled鈥攖raveling 1,051 miles from home to begin his formal training.

After graduation, Evan entered the truck industry working for a local International dealer, where he spent nearly two years becoming well鈥憊ersed in all truck systems. In late 1991, when Cummins Great Lakes opened a local branch, Evan was hired as a service writer. Despite initial assumptions about his engine experience, he quickly moved into the shop as a technician and within a year became shop foreman, supervising technicians more than twice his age.

Five years later, Evan took on a unique road service role that combined service and sales, successfully building the operation from part鈥憈ime work into a full鈥憈ime road service department. Under his leadership, the operation grew to three full鈥憈ime service trucks, all running extended hours, with Evan managing customer relationships, parts procurement, repairs, and billing.

In 1996, Evan and his wife, Mary, officially founded E.L.M. Repair, starting as a home鈥慴ased operation before growing into a multi鈥慴ay facility. After leaving Cummins in 2001, Evan committed fully to the business, expanding it steadily over the years. In 2015, E.L.M. Repair entered a new chapter with the construction of a 33,183鈥憇quare鈥慺oot facility near Edgar, Wisconsin, offering comprehensive truck and trailer service, parts, road service, dyno, tire, alignment, and wash services.

Today, Evan is proud to lead a knowledgeable and dedicated team of 30 employees, providing service from 7 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday, with 24/7 on鈥慶all support. His journey reflects a lifetime commitment to craftsmanship, leadership, and putting the customer first鈥攙alues forged early and carried forward every day.

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Following those experiences, Krause transitioned into working independently, collaborating closely with his brother鈥檚 shop, The Refinery, where they completed bodywork and paint on numerous high-profile vehicles. During this time, he also launched the sanding block brand True Blox and expanded his freelance work, leading to collaborations with some of the most recognized names in the custom automotive world, including Ringbrothers, Goolsby Customs, Street Works Exotics, and Road Scholars.

Krause later stepped away from freelance bodywork to serve as Project Manager at the renowned Porsche restoration company Road Scholars, where he further developed his expertise in managing elite-level automotive restoration projects.

In 2024, he made the decision to return full-time to the bodywork world with a renewed mission to elevate standards across the industry. He authored Elevated, a comprehensive 90-page guide focused on bodywork and paint at the highest level, resumed production of True Blox sanding blocks, returned to freelance work, and began developing an in-shop consulting program designed to help restoration shops improve both quality and efficiency.

Through decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Tyler Krause continues to use his knowledge, craftsmanship, and leadership to make a lasting impact on the automotive restoration industry.

Bio information courtesy of Tyler Krause鈥檚 LinkedIn profile.

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Paul鈥檚 introduction to hot rods began in a small town outside Omaha, Nebraska, when he saved his money to buy a 1971 Camaro with just 18,000 original miles. He eventually sold that car to purchase a computer and pursue a degree in computer engineering. However, it didn鈥檛 take long for Paul to realize that the traditional four鈥憏ear university path wasn鈥檛 his calling. After time spent in San Diego and Hollywood, he found himself searching for work that felt more tangible and meaningful.

That moment came when he saw a 爱神传媒 commercial on television. Paul remembers thinking, 鈥淗ey, I can work on hot rods for a living. That would be pretty cool.鈥� In 2002, he arrived in Laramie, ready to get started.

Paul began in an overflow Body and Paint class, with Upholstery as his very first course鈥攁 field he had never previously considered. Within ten seconds of opening the textbook, he experienced what he describes as a 鈥渓ightbulb moment.鈥� Watching videos of legendary upholsterer Sid Chavers in class further fueled his inspiration, and from that point forward, the dream of building hot rods took shape. Paul maximized his time at 爱神传媒, diving into Hot Rod and Chassis Fabrication and even chopping the top on his 鈥�51 Chevy during the Street Rod class.

His transition into the professional world was defined by perseverance. After graduating, Paul took a job as the sole upholsterer at a high鈥慹nd shop in Kansas City, where he was quickly fired due to his lack of experience. Undeterred, he returned to Omaha in search of upholstery work鈥攐nly to find few opportunities. Eventually, he connected with Tim McCartney at Midstates Auto Upholstery, where Paul worked a night job so he could spend his days learning in the shop, unpaid.

That commitment paid off. After gaining experience in welding and industrial sewing, Paul made the bold decision to open his own business, Stitchin鈥� Auto Upholstery, in 2007 at just 26 years old鈥攚ith less than two years of full鈥憈ime experience.

Over the next decade, Paul grew from basic repair work into the high鈥憀evel custom interiors he had always envisioned. A major turning point came in 2017 with advanced training at Mobile Solutions, which shifted his focus entirely to custom hot rods. In 2019, he rebranded his business as Starline Hot Rod Interiors, allowing him to concentrate exclusively on custom work.

In 2023, Paul鈥檚 journey came full circle when his interior work on a 1960 Buick Invicta earned the Stitch of Excellence at the Grand National Roadster Show鈥攁n achievement that allowed him to personally meet his early inspiration, Sid Chavers. Today, Paul leads a talented team at Starline, continuing to push the boundaries of quality and design. Proving that curiosity, grit, and refusing to settle for 鈥済ood enough鈥� can lead to a Hall of Fame career.

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