Trade School
True or False: Trade school usually takes 4 years to complete.
False.
Trade school usually ranges from 6 months to 2 years.
How many years does it usually take to earn an associate degree?
2 years.
What's one skill you need to work in customer service?
Patience, communication, problem-solving, etc.
True or False: All good jobs require a college degree.
False.
There are many different paths to great jobs such as trade school, apprenticeships, or online courses and bootcamps.
Name one job you can train for at trade school.
Electrician, welder, plumber, car mechanic, HVAC tech, and more!
True or False: Community college can help you transfer to a 4-year university.
True.
Community colleges and four-year colleges often create bridges between the two to make the process of transferring easier for students.
Name one skill you might use in both a job and your personal life.
Name a job that works mostly outdoors.
Construction worker, landscaper, port workers, delivery industry, etc.
True or False: You need a college degree to be a licensed plumber.
False.
You can attend trade school OR find an apprenticeship to become a plumber. This also applies for many skilled trade professions.
What's one benefit of attending community college?
Lower cost, flexible schedule, smaller classes, etc.
If you like cooking, what's an example of a job in that industry you could work as?
Chef, line cook, kitchen manager, etc.
Name a job that requires working with your hands.
Mechanic, carpenter, chef, electrician, etc.
Name one advantage of going to trade school instead of a 4-year college.
Faster, cheaper, hands-on training, and more!
False.
Budgeting, marketing, responsibility, and more
Name a job that lets you be your own boss.
Tattoo artist, barber, car detailer, car wrap installer, etc.
Trade schools offer certification or license after completing schooling.
What is the name of the financial aid form you fill out to get help paying for school?
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What's the term for using skills you already have to qualify for different types of jobs?
Transferable skills
True or False: Once you choose a career path, you cannot choose another career.
False.
If you feel like you would be happier in another career path, it is never too late to switch careers.