VOCATIONAL SCHOOL A vocational school also called a
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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL A vocational school, also called a trade school, is a higher-level learning institution that specializes in providing students with the technical skills they need in order to perform the tasks of a particular job.
Trade schools give students the chance to earn a diploma or formal certification without requiring a large number of classes that are unrelated to the student’s desired career path. Can you think of any careers that would require some form of vocational training?
Career Options There are many different vocational higher learning institutions that focus on a particular trade. Some examples of careers that often require some form of vocational training include: • • • • Appliance Repairer Carpenter Cook/Chef Cosmetologist Court Reporter Dental Hygienist Electrician Esthetician Forest Fire Fighters Medical Assistant Paralegal Massage Therapist Mechanic Veterinary Technician Welder X-Ray Technician *These are only some examples of a variety of different trades you can learn.
BENEFITS OF TRADE SCHOOL • Job Security—trade schools often have a high job placement rate. • Complete your post-secondary education in a short amount of time. • Average annual income can range from $35, 000 -55, 000 depending on the trade. • Cost effective COST OF TRADE SCHOOL • The cost of receiving an education from a trade school varies greatly and depends on many factors. • Depending on the trade you are learning and the amount of time it takes to complete your program—vocational education can range anywhere from $7, 00030, 000. • Whereas going to school at a university can cost $9, 000 -30, 000 per year, trade school ranges from $7, 000 -30, 000 to complete your entire program.
Types of Post-Secondary Education Time you’re there: What you can get: Public or Private: Options after you finish: Financial Aid and scholarships? *Vocational School *Trade School *Technical School *Career College 6 months-3 years *Certification/License *Technical Diploma *Associate’s Degree Mostly Private 1. Go straight to work. 2. With an Associate’s Degree, you can transfer to a 4 year college. YES! *Community College *Junior College 2 years (if you go full time and pass all of your classes) *Associate’s Degree *Certificate *Community College—public. *Junior college— mostly private. 1. Go straight to work. 2. Transfer to a university (if all credits are accepted you’ll enter as a junior) YES! 4 Year College/University 4 years (if you go full time and pass all of your classes) Bachelor’s Degree Both. 1. Go to work. 2. Go to graduate school. YES!
ARCHITECT
BACHELOR’S DEGREE 4 YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
PARAMEDIC
ASSOCIATE DEGREE OR DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL
MASSAGE THERAPIST
CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA TRADE SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER
BACHELOR’S DEGREE (OR HIGHER) 4 YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
JOURNALIST
BACHELOR’S DEGREE 4 YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA TRADE SCHOOL
ENGINEER
BACHELOR’S DEGREE 4 YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
DOCTOR
BACHELOR’S DEGREE + MEDICAL DEGREE 4 YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY + MEDICAL SCHOOL
HAIR STYLIST
CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA TRADE SCHOOL
LAWYER
BACHELOR’S DEGREE + LAW DEGREE 4 YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY + LAW SCHOOL
NURSE
ASSOCIATE DEGREE OR HIGHER COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY * Similar to many other careers—As a nurse, the higher the level of your degree the more money you’ll make and options you’ll have!
Trade school, community college, and university are all great options for pursuing post-secondary education. It’s important that you choose whichever option you feel is best for you and your future goals!
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