Career Trade Technical and Vocational Schools Definition Career

Career, Trade, Technical, and Vocational Schools

Definition • Career, Trade, Technical, and Vocational Schools are relatively short, career-focused programs that quickly prepare students for a particular trade. • Some programs are offered at 2 -year colleges (community colleges)

Sample Programs • Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC) • Plumbing • Automotive and Motorcycle Repair • Electrical Installation and Maintenance • Floral Design • Medical Assisting • Dental Assisting • Massage Therapy • Pharmacy Technician • Computer Programming • Respiratory Therapy

Advantages (Pros) • Programs typically last from 4 months to 2 years • Classes relate to the specific job you will have after graduation (no extra classes that you don’t need) • Costs less than going to a 4 -year university ($33, 000 on average for entire program) • Smaller class sizes • Hands-on learning

Disadvantages (Cons) • Credits earned at vocational schools do not typically transfer to 2 -year or 4 -year colleges. • Because this is specialized training, if you change your mind about your career, you will need to start a new program. • Limited advancement opportunities without a 4 -year degree • Can be physically demanding (working with your hands vs. your mind) • Average income is typically lower than someone with a 4 -year degree

Pay • The median pay of entry-level positions of trade jobs is $35, 720. • Bachelor degree holders make about $11, 000 more per year than those working in the trades. https: //careerschoolnow. org/careers/trade-school-vs-traditional-college

Admission Requirements • At least 16 Years old (some programs 17 years old) • High School Diploma • Some programs require acceptable SAT/ACT scores • Some programs require an entrance exam

High School Programs • Vocational courses taken with high school classes • For high school juniors or seniors

1960 Job Market (Only High School Diploma) (Vocational Schools) Source: Success in the New Economy by Brian Y. Marsh https: //vimeo. com/67277269

2018 Job Market (Vocational Schools) (Only High School Diploma) Source: Success in the New Economy by Brian Y. Marsh https: //vimeo. com/67277269

1: 2: 7 1 2 7 For every 1 job that requires a Master’s degree, there are 2 jobs that require a Bachelor’s Degree, and 7 jobs that require skilled training. Source: Success in the New Economy by Brian Y. Marsh https: //vimeo. com/67277269

Discussion Questions • Has the number of jobs requiring skilled training increased or decreased since 1960? • What do you think would happen if everybody got a four-year degree? • Is a four-year degree what all seniors should go after? Why or why not?

College Statistics • About 70% of graduating seniors will go to college immediately after high school • About 55% of students who go to a 4 year college will graduate with a degree after going to college for six years • About 30% of students who go to a 2 year college will graduate with a degree

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Most Popular Post-Secondary Options • 2 -year college (community college) • 4 -year college • Military • Career, Trade, Technical, and Vocational Schools Next week you will be doing a project that examines the pros and cons of each of these four post-secondary options.