Trade School Career Guide

Scroll through our guide or use the search bar to learn about all the different skilled trades, technical, and business careers available at trade schools and tech colleges.

Discover what skilled tradespeople do, how much they make, and the types of jobs their training can lead to. If you’re interested in a medical career, check out our medical and healthcare careers guide.

Highest Paying Jobs with Least Time in School

Nov 19, 2023

Here’s a list of some of the highest paying jobs with the least amount of time in school. The time of the programs listed is between 3-6 weeks and 2 years.

School Spotlight: Delta Technical College

Nov 17, 2023

Delta Technical College’s skilled trade programs have provided students with hands-on training since 2004. Learn more about DTC!

Apply to Trade School: Requirements

Nov 14, 2023

Learn about requirements for applying to a local trade school like documentation, education, age, standardized testing, state residency and more.

How Long is Trade School?

Nov 11, 2023

The time it takes to complete a trade school program is normally between six months and two years, but it depends on which program you choose.

School Spotlight: Midwest Technical Institute

Nov 8, 2023

Midwest Technical Institute is a year-round trade school providing hands-on training in the mechanical trades, truck driving, cosmetology, and allied health fields. MTI has provided students with hands-on skilled trades training for over 25 years! In 1995, MTI...