WHy CHoose Trades and TECH EDUCATION?
The demand for skilled workers is huge, opening doors for unprecedented opportunities, job security and stability, the inclusion of underserved communities, and attractive starting salaries without incurring years of college debt.
Jobs requiring trade skills are some of the most stable in our region. However, with an emphasis on four-year degrees and misconceptions about careers in the skilled trades, there is a potential workforce that is undervalued and undertrained.
Skilled trades training isn’t a contingency plan; it’s a path to career success, offering:
Little-to-no educational debt
Jobs that are in high demand, which influences wages
Working and earning in months, not years
Varied career paths and opportunities to specialize in different areas, such as becoming an independent contractor, starting your own business, or advancing to supervisory and management roles
Careers that are quickly evolving in a technologically advanced world (advanced manufacturing, construction management, solar power, IT, GIS). Today’s trades jobs are clean, high-tech, and intellectually stimulating.
