A vocational school also called a trade school is a higherlevel learning institution that specializes in providing students with the technical skills they need in order to perform the tasks of a particular job ID: 588555
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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.Slide2
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?Slide3
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 RepairerCarpenterCook/Chef
CosmetologistCourt ReporterDental HygienistElectrician
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
.Slide4
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 SCHOOLThe 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 $7,000-30,000.
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.Slide5
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
Go straight to work.
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.
Go straight to work.
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.
Go
to work.
Go to graduate school.
YES!Slide6Slide7
ArchitectSlide8
Bachelor’s Degree
4 Year college or UniversitySlide9
ParamedicSlide10
Associate Degree or Diploma/Certificate
Community College or Trade SchoolSlide11
Massage TherapistSlide12
Certificate or diploma
Trade schoolSlide13
High School TeacherSlide14
Bachelor’s Degree
(or higher)4 Year College or UniversitySlide15
JournalistSlide16
Bachelor’s Degree
4 year college or universitySlide17
Automotive TechnicianSlide18
Certificate Or Diploma
Trade SchoolSlide19
EngineerSlide20
Bachelor’s Degree
4 year college or universitySlide21
DoctorSlide22
Bachelor’s Degree + medical degree
4 year college or university + medical schoolSlide23
Hair stylist Slide24
Certificate Or Diploma
Trade SchoolSlide25
lawyerSlide26
Bachelor’s Degree + law degree
4 year college or university + law schoolSlide27
nurseSlide28
Associate Degree
or HigherCommunity 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!Slide29
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!