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.
Brick Mason Job Description and Training
Brick masons are highly skilled professionals who specialize in the use of brick, marble, stone, granite, concrete blocks, or other materials. They construct and repair certain structures like walls, buildings, walkways, and other types of architecture. At times, the...
Skilled Trades Personality Quiz
If you have always pictured a future as a tradesperson but are unsure which career would be best suited for you, take our short quiz.
Easier vs Harder Skilled Trades to Learn
Although no skilled trade is actually “easy” to learn, we think you’ll agree that some trades are harder to learn than others.
Fast Trade School Programs (1 Month to 1 Year)
Learn about classroom and online trade school programs that average 6 months. This list actually includes those ranging from about 1 month to 1 year long.
11 Certificates You Can Earn at Trade School
In this article we’ve compiled a list of certificate programs that are common at trade schools across the country. While no skilled trade or medical career is ‘easy’ to master, these programs can be completed relatively quickly, especially when compared to a 4 year...
Trade Jobs That Pay Over $50,000 With No Degree
You don’t need a degree to get a job that pays over $50,000 in these transportation, construction and skilled trades careers.
What Does an HVAC Technician Do?
Whether it’s industrial HVAC systems or residential split systems, today’s “air conditioner repair man” is a highly skilled, technically adept trades-person.
How Long is Trade School?
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.
Computer Programmer Job Description and Education
Learn about a computer programmers job description and how to become one. Also get information about a computer programmer salary.
Good Jobs to Help Pay for Trade School
There are all sorts of jobs that might be good for students who are attending, or plan to attend trade school.
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