Trade School Guide
Explore our articles covering a variety of trade school topics written to help you understand the pathways, skills, and opportunities available in today’s trade and technical fields. From choosing the right trade school program to discovering in-demand careers and salary expectations, our articles provide valuable insights into everything you need to know about pursuing a hands-on, skill-based education.
A good place to start: Trade School FAQs
School Spotlight: Delta Technical College
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
Learn about requirements for applying to a local trade school like documentation, education, age, standardized testing, state residency and more.
School Spotlight: Midwest Technical Institute
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...
Plumbing Practice Test
Plumbing is a great career to choose since it’s one of the highest paying skilled trade careers.
How Much Money Does Trade School Really Cost?
Learn about skilled trade school training cost estimates including tuition and possible fees from non-profit and for profit trade schools across the U.S.
What Programs are Offered at Trade Schools
Beyond the classic trades, many trade schools have expanded their academic programs to include healthcare, business, and IT programs.
What a Truck Driver Does (and the Necessary Training)
Learn about some common responsibilities for commercial truck drivers and find out about getting your CDL and becoming a truck driver.
Top 5 Skilled Trades that Need Workers in 2023
The skilled trades are becoming increasingly popular career paths for young adults. One of the many reasons trades are being pursued is paid training opportunities. Another reason being the minimal amount of student debt accrued when compared to that of 4-year...
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.
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