LEARN MORE ABOUT TRADE SCHOOLS

A Trade School is an educational program beyond high school that provides training for a specific occupation or career.

Earning a certificate or degree from a trade school takes 1-2 years compared to a 4 year academic program; therefore, students finish their program and enter the work force faster in comparison to a traditional collegiate program. 

Trade schools offer career-focused training in fields like healthcare, skilled trades, technology, and legal services. Trade school jobs include medical assistant, electrician, paralegal, physical therapist assistant, and paramedic.

Below we have provided a list of the fastest growing careers and the average salary. Take a look and do additional research to determine if a trade is the right career path for you. Go FORE it!

Heating, A/C, refrigeration, mechanics $50,590

Job demand outlook is 4% growth

Plumbing & Pipe fitters $56,330 ​​

Job demand outlook is 4%  growth

Electricians $56,900​​​​

Job demand outlook is 8% growth (much faster than normal)

Carpenters $49,529

​​​​job demand outlook is flat little to no change 

Construction Equipment Operators $49,100 ​

Job demand outlook is 4% growth 

Nurse Practitioners $111,670 ​​​- Degree Required

Job demand outlook is 45% growth (much faster than normal)

Physician Assistant $115,390  ​​​- Degree Required

Job demand outlook is 31% growth (much faster than normal)

Occupational Therapy Assistant $60,950 ​​

Job demand outlook is 32% growth (much faster than normal)

Medical and Health Services Manager $104,280​ - Degree Required

Job demand outlook is 32% growth (much faster than normal) 

Wind Turbine Services Technicians $56,230​

Job demand outlook is 61% growth (much faster than normal)

Solar Photovoltaic Installers $46,670​​

Job demand outlook is 51% growth (much faster than normal)

Flooring Installers $43,210​​​

Job demand outlook is 3% growth (as fast as average)

Iron Workers $53,210

​​​​Job demand outlook is 5% growth (faster than normal)

Derrick Operators 47,920 ​​​

Job demand outlook is 31% growth (much faster than normal)

Information Security Analysts ​​​- Degree Required

Job demand outlook is 31% growth (much faster than normal) 

Mathematicians and Statisticians $93,290 ​- Degree Required

Job demand outlook is 33% growth(much faster than normal)

Salary information provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Fastest Growing Occupations. 

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm

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