Oct 19, 2019 | HVAC, Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
HVAC technician training generally takes between six months and two years, depending on if your program is for a certificate, a diploma, or an associate’s degree. More and more employers are looking to hire HVAC technicians who have gone through training programs, as...
Sep 21, 2019 | Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
Find accredited local trade schools and online technical colleges in the Northeast US (New England). Some popular trades in New England include medical assistant, CDL driver, HVAC/R technician, electrician cosmetology and dental assistant. Truck Driver Training...
Aug 24, 2019 | Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
Here’s an alphabetical list of skilled trade, technical and even some medical and healthcare careers. You’ll find links to program information and articles about each career. Aircraft Mechanic Aircraft mechanics run diagnostics and inspect for defects to...
Aug 17, 2019 | Money, Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
There are a few different ways to get financial aid for trade school and they include scholarships, government grants and student loans. Types of Financial Aid for Trade School There are three major types of financial aid available for trade school programs. There are...
Jul 31, 2019 | Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
This article is about going to a trade school to learn a trade vs. becoming an apprentice and learning your trade from a mentor. This article isn’t meant to make choices for you, but it will hopefully help you figure out which is the better path for you to take—trade...
Jul 26, 2019 | Mechanic, Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
There are a variety of mechanic careers where you’ll take specialized training classes in order to properly learn your skills. The term “mechanic” can describe anyone who works in the installation, maintenance, and repair of any type of mechanical device, from...
Apr 18, 2019 | Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
There are different types of trade schools to be found, some specialize in 1 or 2 careers and others offer a full list of programs. While you’re googling you’ll find reference to accredited skilled trade schools, technical colleges and medical trade...
Feb 13, 2019 | Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
Not all online trade school, technical college or university training programs are equivalent. There are a few things a student should consider while researching online programs like the school’s reputation, accreditation, faculty and program length/cost. Check...
Feb 2, 2019 | Electrical, Jobs, Salary, STEM, Trade Schools
What does a communications technician do? If there’s a need for an equipment install or issue, then the communications technician is the one doing it and solving the problem. Example communications technician duties include: Setting up equipment in both new and old...
Jan 31, 2019 | Carpentry, Jobs, Salary, Skilled Trades, Trade Schools
What does a carpenter do? A carpenter reads blueprints, measures and cuts all types of materials, and is proficient with a variety of classic and modern tools. Carpenters create the framework of doors, walls, rafters, and other areas of a building. They also install...
