The skilled trades aren’t commonly introduced to high schoolers as an alternative to college. But with tuition rates reaching all-time highs, many students are looking for career paths that don’t require a four-year education. Let’s explore what is considered a skilled trade, different trade careers high schoolers should consider, and what the future looks like […]
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Choosing a Career in 2022: 4 Factors for High School Grads to Consider
2021 was a year full of unexpected obstacles. Many people were forced to make an academic or career change during pandemic lockdowns. As you approach graduation, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and confused. And the complications of the past year may only make matters seem worse. Although college is often touted as the best path […]
Read MoreElectrician Training in Jacksonville, FL: How Can It Help You on the Electrician Career Path?
Just out of high school and wondering, “What’s next?” Because you don’t want to spend more time in class or pay for 4 years of college? You’re not alone. 2020 was a tough year, and many of your fellow high school graduates are opting not to go straight to university.1 So, what can you do […]
Read More5 Careers that Don’t Require College
Is it true that you “must” go to college in order to be successful in life? Even though parents, teachers, friends, and other authority figures in society might tell you that a four-year university degree is the only way to “make it” in the world, the truth is there are plenty of happy, successful people […]
Read MoreHow to Plan for a Career After High School Graduation
For Gen-Z, Covid-19 has been a “generation-defining moment.” A researcher named Jason Dorsey said this, and for many high schoolers, it’s true: Covid-19 has truly had a significant impact on the trajectory of your life.1 During 2020, roughly half of 1,000 high school seniors polled said they had changed their original career plans for post-graduation […]
Read MoreIs HVAC a Good Career Choice in Houston in 2022?
Houston, as a part of the greater Woodlands and Sugar Land area in Texas, had the 6th highest employment levels out of all U.S. metropolitan areas in 2021 for HVAC technicians, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).1 A relatively high rate of employment is just one reason why HVAC could be a good career […]
Read MoreWhat Trade Schools Does the GI Bill® Cover?
The GI Bill® helps eligible service members, veterans, and sometimes family members pay for their educational pursuits, including trade school training. Trade schools are a category of educational training that is covered by the GI Bill®, and this can include vocational and technical training, such as electrician, HVAC, or welding. You can find out which […]
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