Jul 24, 2025 | Cost, Jobs, Trade Schools
When you’re trying to figure out what to do after high school, it can feel like everyone’s shouting a different answer at you. Go to college. Learn a trade. Take a gap year. Just get a job. The noise is loud, and the pressure is real. And this isn’t just...
Jul 23, 2025 | Cost, Money, Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
How much does it cost to go to trade school? The average is around $33,000 for a complete trade school course, but the actual cost of a trade school education depends on the program you choose. The following list includes popular skilled trade and medical training...
Feb 1, 2025 | Cost, Money, Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
Veterans, service members, and qualified dependents may be eligible for education benefits through the GI Bill to help cover the cost of trade school and other non-degree trade school programs. To utilize these benefits, students must enroll in an approved school and...
Jan 31, 2025 | Cost, Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
Attending trade school in the evenings or on weekends can be a great option for those with daytime obligations like a job, children, or other responsibilities. Some students may also prefer nighttime classes simply because they’re night owls. Whatever your reason,...
Jan 1, 2024 | Cost, Money, Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
When it comes to paying for trade school, there are several financial aid options available to help students cover the cost of their education and training. Scholarships are one popular avenue, often offered by schools, trade organizations, or private companies to...
Dec 16, 2022 | Cost, Salary, Trade Schools
Postsecondary education can propel your career forward and allow you to earn more money. There are many options for post secondary education including trade school. Trade schools are a great option for people who want to continue their education, but maybe not for 4...
May 18, 2021 | Cost, Money, Skilled Trades, Welding
Depending on whether you go to trade school or community college, the time it takes to complete your welding program can be anywhere from six months to two years. A six-month program normally earns you a certificate. You can earn a diploma in about one year and an...
May 1, 2021 | Cost, Skilled Trades, Trade Schools, Welding
There are a couple different ways to become a welder. One, taking a trade school or community college certificate or associate’s degree program. An associate degree in welding technology includes general education courses. While diploma or certificate programs...
Feb 15, 2021 | Cost, Jobs, Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
Listen to: Audio version of 5 Reasons to Consider Trade School Times, they are a-changin’. No longer is a traditional college degree the only route people consider as a path to success. In fact, there are no guarantees that with a bachelor’s degree you’ll even find a...
