Print vs. digital in tech ed shouldn't be either/or.
Print is how hands-on learners retain technical content. Digital adoption is real & deserves full support, not competing decisions.
Read more on the ATP blog:
atplearning.com/print-vs-dig…#CTE#SkilledTrades
Last week, ATP was at SkillsUSA 2026 in Atlanta!
Thousands of the country's best CTE students put their skills to the test at the SkillsUSA Championships, and our team was on the floor for all of it.
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8.5M students take CTE each year, but not all curriculum is equal. The 3 things that set strong courses apart: accurate content, current standards (NEC, OSHA), and support for instructors AND learners.
Read more: atplearning.com/for-the-best…#CTE#ATPLearning
"My experience has allowed me to look at all the different ways construction impacts everybody's lives."
Leonard Toenjes on the trade that shapes every day, from the lights you turn on in the morning to the train you take to work. 🏗️
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This May, we celebrated National Skilled Trades Day, and the numbers tell the story. 600,000 construction openings are expected every year through 2034, and for every 3 tradespeople retiring, only 1 is stepping in.
Read more on the ATP blog → atplearning.com/5-facts-abou…
Community colleges. Trade schools. Apprenticeship programs. CTE classrooms. This is where the skilled workforce begins.
For over 125 years, ATP has been proud to be part of that beginning. Hear from ATP President Pete Zurlis.
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"The most challenging part of learning to read prints is taking a two-dimensional piece of paper and turning it into a three-dimensional concept."
Leonard Toenjes on the mental work behind every blueprint: concept → convention → physical. 🏗️
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ATP is heading to Atlanta for the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, June 2-4. 🛠️
We're proud to sponsor the Industrial Motor Control (IMC) and Electrical Construction Wiring (ECW) competitions.
Swing by Booth #121 to see what's new from ATP!
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Load calculations. Voltage drop. Pipe slope. Conduit bends. Material takeoffs. The trades run on practical math.
ATP's Practical Math builds the fluency every tradesperson needs.
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Announcing the full Fall 2026 ATP lineup: seven brand-new editions spanning electrical, plumbing, concrete, and instrumentation trades, fully revised for today's classrooms, apprenticeship programs, and jobsites.
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A first look at Fall 2026.
4 fully updated ATP editions built around the 2026 NEC® — Master & Journeyman Exam Prep, Electrical Systems, and Printreading.
Release dates drop soon.
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Introducing a New Chapter in ATP eTextbooks!
At American Technical Publishers, our mission is to deliver industry-leading content that empowers instructors and students. We are proud to announce that starting June 1st, ATP eTextbooks will be powered by VitalSource®.
May is National Electrical Safety Month ⚡
Safe electricians start with great training. ATP's NEC®, printreading, and NFPA 70E® resources help instructors build a safer workforce, one circuit at a time.
Explore electrical titles → atplearning.com.
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Happy #NationalHugAPlumberDay! Every clean water system, every hot shower, every working toilet, a plumber made it happen.
Today, we celebrate the pros and the programs building the next generation.
Tag a plumber who deserves some recognition. 🔧
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