Trade & Technical Schools
Trade schools, also known as technical schools, are postsecondary educational institutions designed to train students for a specific job in a skilled trade. Students typically pay tuition to attend this hands-on instruction and take trade-related courses. Trade schools do not typically award college credit or a degree but rather certifications for completed training. Trade and technical schools provide highly focused training programs specifically designed to prepare students for a job in a skilled or mechanical trade. Explore the benefits of a trade school by watching this video.
Trade and technical schools:- Provide classroom-based instruction with hands-on learning within industry-specific labs.
- Tuition typically is half as much as a four-year degree or less.
- Completion time is usually two years depending on the trade and program start dates.
Resources:
Virginia's Community Colleges
- Fast Forward: In-person and online training programs to kick-start your career-Virginia's Community Colleges
Maryland Center for Construction Education & Innovation
Preparing Students with Disabilities for Trade School-Affordable Colleges
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