Jun 2, 2024 | Money, Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
In April of 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that pay for many skilled trade careers increased in 2023. Many of these same trades are expected to see an increased demand in the next decade, which is great news for trade school students. Pay for...
Jan 1, 2024 | Cost, Money, Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
There are a few different ways to get financial aid for trade school including scholarships, government grants, and student loans. This article also includes information about the Workforce Investment Act and the GI Bill. Types of Financial Aid for Trade School The...
Nov 19, 2023 | Jobs, Money, Salary, Skilled Trades
Here’s a list of some top paying jobs that take the least time in school. There are many others besides the ones listed here. In fact we edit this article often, adding new careers and updating salary information. The programs for the careers listed here are...
Nov 1, 2023 | 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...
Apr 25, 2023 | Money, Salary, Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
This article contains the most recent salary data from BLS for the highest paying skilled trade jobs. Careers in the building, construction, and the mechanics fields are included. Many of the most popular programs in the “skilled trades” will take less...
Mar 31, 2022 | Money, Salary, Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
In this article, we’re listing the mean annual salaries of those skilled tradespeople, technical, and medical workers who build buildings, fix cars, organize data, or care for the health of others. These types of jobs pay well and have paths that can begin at a local...
Mar 20, 2022 | Criminal Justice, Money, Salary
There are a wide range of career options within the criminal justice system. The salary range for criminal justice careers varies as widely as the actual career choices. If you’re considering a career in criminal justice or criminology learn about the salaries in the...
Aug 18, 2021 | Criminal Justice, Money, Salary, Trade Schools
Some different types of careers in criminal justice include corrections officer, loss prevention, transportation security, and court clerk. A criminal justice program will familiarize a student with basic concepts within each career field and enable them to be...
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...
Oct 14, 2020 | Money, Skilled Trades, STEM, Trade Schools
There are some scholarships specifically for Women entering the skilled trade and technical fields. There are also woman-specific scholarships available for those entering the culinary arts career field, such as those awarded by the Culinary Institute of America...
