No 4-year degree? No problem in North Dakota where 'good' blue collar jobs are plentiful

14 Feb 2020


FARGO — Ben Spaeth planned on a career in law enforcement after graduating from West Fargo High School. He studied two years at the University of North Dakota.

But he grew concerned about the career opportunities that would be waiting for him after graduation. He surprised his fellow university students when he announced that he would switch career paths — and train to be a welder.

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