The Saint Joseph’s College of Indiana Approach
As America invests billions into chip manufacturing, computer infrastructure, and artificial intelligence, one truth is becoming impossible to ignore: the greatest constraint on growth isn’t technology—it’s people with hands‑on skills.
According to Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang as reported by Fortune, “The hands-on skills needed to construct what he described as chip, computer, and AI factories are already facing shortages—even though many roles pay over $100,000 without requiring a college degree. One McKinsey report estimated that between 2023 and 2030, there will be a need for an additional 130,000 trained electricians—as well as 240,000 construction laborers and 150,000 construction supervisors—in the U.S. alone. ‘Everybody should be able to make a great living,’ Huang said. ‘You don’t need to have a Ph.D. in computer science to do so.’”
This vision is not aspirational at Saint Joseph’s College of Indiana—it is already a lived reality.
While much of higher education remains focused on traditional four‑year degree models, Saint Joseph’s College has deliberately positioned itself at the intersection of workforce readiness, trades education, and economic mobility. By prioritizing practical skills, applied learning, and industry‑aligned training, the College is meeting students where opportunity truly exists.
Saint Joseph’s understands what leaders like Huang are making clear: the future belongs to skilled electricians, construction supervisors, technicians, and builders—the people who will physically construct the backbone of the AI‑powered economy. By emphasizing trades education over purely theoretical coursework, the College empowers students to enter high‑demand careers faster, with less debt, and with clear pathways to six‑figure earning potential.
This approach reflects a bold reimagining of post‑secondary education—one that values capability over credentials, skill over prestige, and real outcomes over abstract promises.
In doing so, Saint Joseph’s College of Indiana stands as an institution ready to serve students—and the nation—in the 21st century economy, proving that a great living is within reach for anyone willing to learn, build, and work.
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