UB TechÕs 990-hour certificate program in Welding has brought this high school senior a Skills USA gold medal and a scholarship to USU. His secret? A genuine love for his craft. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

This student's commitment to avoiding student loan debt inspired her to consider getting to an IT certificate from Bridgerland Tech. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

MTechÕs Automated Manufacturing program helps a young man get a cool job, merge his creativity and love of science, and choose the Engineering specialty he intends to pursue after he completes his AssociateÕs at UVU. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

A newlywed finds satisfaction in advancing his skills as an Auto Tech with training that started at Southwest Tech. Job security is a plus. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

A single mom earns a Pharmacy Tech certificate at Dixie Tech, overcoming discouraging beliefs about women and education. She finds financial independence, satisfying work and a path to a brighter future for her family. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

Through Tooele TechÕs Diesel Technician program, a young adult has a thriving career doing what he enjoys in a region he loves. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

Going back to school was scary for this mom, but her success in Ogden-Weber TechÕs Business program has given her the confidence to enroll in WSU, and now she and her husband no longer live paycheck to paycheck thanks to her part-time job. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

Starting with a CNA in high school, a Davis Tech and WSU graduate stacks credentials to win a residency in critical care at the U of U. The skyÕs the limit for this dedicated healthcare professional. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

Starting with a CNA in high school, a Davis Tech and WSU graduate stacks credentials to win a residency in critical care at the U of U. The skyÕs the limit for this dedicated healthcare professional. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

An experienced electrician shares how she got her start and why more women should consider apprenticing in trades. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

Honeyrun Farm, a small family-run farm near Williamsport, Ohio, makes the most out of their bee by-products, from 100% pure raw honey and bee pollen, to handcrafted soap and beeswax candles. Grand Junction based Greg Vigil likes to carve out time for woodworking. We visited with him to learn more about his process. For nationally known painter Tom Uttech, the inspiration for his landscapes comes from his time traveling by land and by canoe to the Northwoods and the Boundary Waters. The annual Folk Alliance International Conference is underway in Kansas City, but as you’ll see, the people who plan, build and get it ready to showcase thousands of talented players work year-round.

Go behind the scenes of a unique ballet company that celebrates the creative relationship between dancers and musicians. Take a trip to the Colorado mountains and visit Dennie Ibbotson, a wood carver who celebrates the Colorado mountains and the wildlife that surrounds him. See what happens when two musicians from the St. Louis Symphony team up with tow members of the jazz-pop Erin Bode Group. And artists Enrique Celaya forces his work to become difficult and uncomfortable as to lead to artistic authenticity.

12 Years a Slave tells the true story of Solomon Northup, a wrongfully enslaved man who fought more than a decade for freedom. The film was made possible by the research of late historian Sue Eakin and we speak with Eakin’s son to learn more about her life and work. We meet the creative duo Barbara and Larry Domsky in Las Vegas. We travel back to the prehistoric age with professional artist John Gurche and we learn traditional dance forms to the beat of African and Caribbean music.

In 2012, Trinidad, Colorado began hosting its Art-o-Cade, transforming the otherwise quiet community into a sculpture gallery on wheels. In Dayton, Ohio, a group of gay men attract sold out crowds to their charity driven comedic drag performances. They've has been performing since the late 1980’s. We follow Illustrator Tom Richmond, regular contributor to MAD Magazine, from his home studio to his caricature booth at The Mall of America, where he makes a rare appearance of drawing a few lucky fans caricatures. The Toast of Tampa, a Sweet Adeline chorus has been competing internationally for more than 25 years. With the dedication of over 100 women of all ages they are guaranteed to get those toes tapping and hands clapping.

We take a look at the Italian ideal of âLa dolce vita, present in full force at a new exhibit in Houston, Texas, celebrating 130 years of famed Italian jewelry house Bulgari. We go inside the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall with David Allan Miller, conductor of the recent Grammy Award winning Albany Symphony Orchestra. We visit Missing Peace Art Space, which uses art to promote peace. And we look at former U.S. Secretary of State Madeline Albright’s historic collection of unique brooches.

The National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, Ohio, welcomes visitors from around the world. It’s the permanent home to one of the largest collections of Afro-American materials in the country. We visit Moonbot Studios in Shreveport, Louisiana, to hear about the latest projects from Oscar-winning creative partners William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg. Something Rotten! If you love musicals you’ll probably love this show. If you hate musicals, you’ll probably love this show. We get an insider's view into the making of the show. We travel to Monument Valley, UT, where Navajo photographer MacNeal Crank has been capturing stunning landscapes for several years. Crank shares his unusual journey from chef to photographer.

We visit The Note-Ables, a Reno-based music therapy group that provides band, music, and dance lessons for the region’s disabled population. We take a look at a collaboration between internationally renowned Columbus visual artist, Ann Hamilton, and SITI, an experimental theater company. We sit down with renowned artist, Xu Bing who outlines his artistic practice and highlights his innovative twist to traditional Chinese calligraphy. And the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston celebrates the tenth anniversary of its waterfront museum.

We visit Eatonville where two very patient quilters are creating wonderful works of art from scraps. Find the humor in Jeffu Warmouth’s art installation in the Fitchburg Art Museum in Massachusetts. We sit down with Ingvar Estrada who discusses his Italian heritage and the roots of his musical passion and we celebrate today’s evolving arts culture of the west at the Coors Western Art Exhibit.

Finding beauty in discarded items, artist Ramona Audley, transforms lost works into fun, whimsical sculptures that are pure fun. Photographer Kirk Gittings finds the greatest sense of presence in abandoned and unpopulated places. We visit the “Ernest Hemingway: Between Two Wars exhibit at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City. And we visit a dance studio that’s teaching students the art of hip hop.

Musician Rick Recht, the creator of Jewish Rock Radio, a 24-hour Internet radio station, reaches younger generations and delivers a dose of culture. A DC-based non-profit, Words Beats & Life, strives to teach self-knowledge through the elements of hip-hop. The Fishtank Performance Studio seats about 30 people, but director, Heidi Van sees the theater as a crucial link the Kansas City theater scene. And we meet silk aerial artists who seemingly effortlessly swing overhead while performing graceful movements.