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What's the best trade school to get into?
To make the most money
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Natalie’s Answer
Which school you attend is less important than learning skills that are in demand and then putting them into practice in the most reliable, effective, and professional manner. Consider your interests and the working environment you favor. You can find trade programs for programming, where you will work with computers and robotics, which means you might work at a desk or in a lab or manufacturing facility. Alternatively, if you prefer to work outdoors, you might want to look at construction trades, which are highly in-demand right now, or electrical. Driving School is also an option and there is great demand for both short- and long-haul truckers, right now.
Determine what you like to do before deciding on the trade school you want to attend
Talk to someone who works in the trade(s) you are considering and ask about opportunities, challenges, what they like/dislike, etc.
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Patrick’s Answer
Generally speaking, electricians make the most money of the big trades. Plumbers also do well, and are in high demand right now. There are other, more specialized trades such as elevator mechanics (especially those willing to work nights and weekends) that can make considerably more, however in Massachusetts you do have to work your way thru the union pathway which adds years to the process but will pay off in the long run. If you are unsure which trade you would like to commit to I would suggest taking some general courses at a technical college and get a full or part time job in a construction trade. You will have to accept entry-level pay however it will expose you to the various building trades and you can rub shoulders with the guys who have experience and make the decision from there. One other thing to keep in mind is that the handyman "trade" is in increasingly high demand. I haven't gone to trade school but I do handyman work part-time and consistently earn $50/hour for light maintenance tasks that do not require a trade background. Good luck!