Introduction
Trade school colleges are schools designed to teach students how to perform a particular vocation, and aim to specifically teach people how to master a certain job field. Trade schools teach concrete vocational skills such as carpentry, plumbing or culinary skills that will directly to a job in that field. For example, those who train in automotive repair at a trade school will most likely find a job as a car repairman. Graduating from a trade school college can leave you with a specialized skill that will make yourself very marketable in the working world. Salary for most skilled trades professionals increase with experience, and the perks of having a reliable skill that is always in demand is invaluable when economic times are tough. For those looking to attend trade school colleges in the United States, there are an enormous number of schools across the states to study whatever trade profession you desire.
Some of the Popular Trade School Colleges
Lincoln Technical Institute
This technical school was established in 1946 and has multiple 43 locations across the continental United States, from Massachusetts to Nevada. It offers skilled training programs that include welding, electronic engineering, health sciences, motorcycle technology, automotive technology, hair design, and culinary studies. While most degrees are Associate’s, Bachelor’s degrees are available in several fields, such as culinary management. On line programs and evening and weekend classes are offered for those who work during the day. Programs start on an ongoing basis and costs vary by program. Scholarships and federal funding are available for those who need tuition assistance; every location offers free employment assistance.
Kaplan Career Institute
Offering locations in the states of Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and Pennsylvania, this technical school offers skilled trade degrees include digital arts, electrician, electrician technician, computer networking technology, paralegal and health sciences. A heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration degree can also be obtained. The institute does provide flexible class scheduling, from on-line courses to night and part-time study. Many programs have internship and co-op opportunities available during a student’s time of study.
New England Institute of Technology
Opened in 1940, this Warwick, Rhode Island trade college offers Associate’s degrees in the areas of electronics, mechanical engineering, computers, health sciences, building technologies, architecture and design and aviation that can be completed in as little as 18 months. Trade based Bachelor’s degree programs in game development and simulation programming, digital recording arts, automotive service management, mechanical engineering, network engineering, electronics engineering, architectural building and construction management technology are also options. Programs start in January, March, July and October. The school regularly hosts motivational workshops, scholarship contests for incoming high school students, and a Career Expo every March and a Student Employment Fair every Fall. Financial aid is available through federal funds.
Wyotech
With locations in California, Wyoming, Florida and Pennsylvania, Wyotech provides training in automotive technology, diesel technician, collision, motorcycles, marine technologies, plumbing, electrician work, and HVAC (heating, venting and air conditioning). Each location has a career services department designed to prepare students for interviews and polish resumes. Its motorcycle department offers an Asian and European concentration as well as options to specifically train on Harley Davidson’s and off-road bikes. For those looking for a career in marine engine work, Wyotech’s marine industry program consists of four core courses and two concentrated courses. Financial aid can be obtained by filling out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for grant money and federal loans.
Resources
- Lincoln Technical Institute: Campus and Program Locator
http://www.lincolnedu.com/campus-program-locator - New England Technical Institute: Information Request
https://www.neit.edu/index.cfm?pg=17
References
- Lincoln Technical Institute
http://www.lincolnedu.com/schools/lincoln-technical-institute - Kaplan Career Institute
http://www.kaplancareerinstitute.com/Pages/MicroportalHome.aspx - New England Institute of Technology
http://www.neit.edu/index.cfm?pg=3 - Wyotech
http://www.wyotech.edu
