Vocational Heroes Deserve the Spotlight | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 2m

Steph McGovern is calling out the unfair neglect of vocational heroes—the tradespeople, carers, chefs, and engineers who keep society running—while academic achievements get all the spotlight. Drawing from her own engineering apprenticeship, she argues hands-on learning is often more valuable than university, and that dismissing vocational paths fuels youth disengagement. With Vocational Celebration Day on August 6th, she’s rallying to celebrate diverse careers and convince parents that success doesn’t require a degree—especially as student debt climbs and real-world skills offer immediate…