Career questions tagged trade-school
Anyone who does career counseling ?
I am trying to figure out what I want to study in either for trade school or college. I currently am unemployed and 17. I need a job now as well that pays well and long term but I am not sure if I should do a program or internship at PCC instead because the job market is really bad right now. I am also not sure whether I want to have a remote job or in-person job after I finish either college or trade. If anyone who was in a similar situation or is currently doing trade/college/internship/program what your advice is. I am just really lost right now and I don’t have much time because I finish high school in about 5 months so I need to have a plan after that. I know there is different topics any questions but if anyone can please share your feedback on this I would appreciate it.
What is a piece of advice you wish someone would’ve given you, when you first started your current career?
I am going to school to become a nail technician. This will be a career change for me, coming out of HR. #spring2026
How can I 10th grader who is working to get better grades, build a resume?
How can I 10th grader who is working to get better grades, build a resume?
What would a 10 grade who is interested in trade school put on his resume ?
What would a 10 grade who is interested in trade school put on his resume
What can help me achieve my goal of joining a trade school for welding after high school?
What can help me achieve my goal of joining a trade school for welding after high school?
What is some of the best CA Schools to go for Mechanic?
Ive heard good news about UTI Trade School and Skyline Collage. Any other recommendations.And how can i look for schoalar ships for these since im broke and so is my family.
How can I find a part time HVAC job while attending a college trade school??
I am attending my first year in trade school for HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system). Visual learning is not my strongest suit, I learn a lot more efficient and better at understanding information hands on! I'd like to learn more hands-on part time while I am attending trade school.
Wat are some incentives to go to college?
What are some of the primary incentives of going to college over going to trade school? With training to become a lineman, you can get at least 60K a year, so what is the point of going to college? I will say a few things that I know. College disciplines you to do tasks on time. Also, being a residence hall student, you can learn how to live with other people, which might be a thing you would have to do a few years after college. What are some other advantages, though?
How do I decide whether to pursue a 4-year or a 2-year post-secondary program?
How do I figure out whether I want to pursue a 4-year or a 2-year post-secondary program?
What is some good advice for a student pursuing a business degree and a trade like hvac and electrical?
I want to go to UCO for my business degree and than go to a Tech school for electrical or hvac.
Should I keep pursuing higher education after getting my associate's degree, even if I can already get a good career with this?
I'm in my second year of trade school and already have certificates in wind turbine technology and industrial maintenance. I'm about to get certified in robotics as well so I'll have my associate's degree in energy technology. That means I can get a career in wind turbines, boilers, power generation, electrical, robotics, automation, or any other sort of related field. Many careers in these trades already start around $60k+ and can easily get you 6 figures with enough overtime. Is it worth going for a bachelor's or even a master's? The education would help but it doesn't do much without actual experience, and I just want to get out to the field and make some real money.
How can I hone my crafts in both pastry and baking, alongside art during trade school, while balancing my business, entrepreneurship, and personal life?
I'm currently 17 years of age and tend to worry about not being able to balance the hobbies that bring me joy in life. For context, I plan to attend trade school to master my skills in pastry and baking for a certificate degree. Moreover, I want to be a home baker for a living. Specifically selling baked goods. With this knowledge, I ponder not having the time for art, which I want to avoid as much as possible. Hence, I want to sell my art in the future. However, I fear baking would overtake my artistic abilities as I'm currently sharpening my art skills. Thank you and have a blessed day! #Fall25
What careers would be possible with a Mechatronics degree vs Mechanical Drafting degree through a trade school.?
I am considering two different paths after graduating from high school. One would be a traditional college route with a four year degree in Mechatronics. The other would be a nearby trade school that offers an Associate degree in Drafting/Design and provides job placement assistance. For the past few years I have been on my school's robotics team and really enjoy designing the robot in CAD then 3-D printing all the parts to build it. I think both pathways lead to a similar career, but one is quicker and a fraction of the cost. Am I correct in this?
How do I manage my time going into a trade school?
I am a 28 year old mom of two, who works full time as well. I am going back to school to be a massage therapist and I am wondering what are the best time management strategies so that I can find success in my studies and balance life? #Fall25
What do welders make pay wise right after trade school?
I am in highschool and I will hopefully be attending Missouri welding institute. I just want to know about the average pay after getting out trade school.
What is job stability like for a HVAC technician?
Im in high school and I want to do a trade. Most likely a Hvac technician and I want to know the stability for it
What apprenticeships are recommended for going into Elevator/Escalator Installers and Repairers?
There's nothing on this platform that seems to have an exact answer to this, so I'd like to know if anyone has any information on this.
What college will be like ?
I don't feel like I am a strong student and struggled a lot in high school. I never really felt that college was for me. However, I applied and was accepted at a technical school. I just hope I can handle it as I feel I would make a great electrician. It is just the homework and me handling it with my ADHD. I tend to work slower so I don't always get my assignments done in time.
Will I still enjoy college at a 2 year school?
Will I still enjoy college going into a 2 year trade program compared to full 4 year college experiences? I'm not really going for the college experience but I'm still wondering if I'm going to enjoy it.
What do I need to become a lineman electrician after attending a trade school What tools will I be expected to use? How much training will this career take? Is it hard to switch from a lineman electrician to a residential electrician??
I'm just wanting some answers to these questions for a career project that I'm doing. I'm also wanting to go into this career after high school, and hopefully, I get elected into the trade school soon for this trade to help me in the future.
Is a trade a good option over a 4 year degree?
Im finding that I may want to be a electrician. I'm hearing it's a good option to graduate with zero college debt.
How long will it take to complete in a welding program and what kind of things would I learn as well?
Hello I am a student at San Jose Job Corps that recently started and I had some questions about Welding and was wondering what kind of stuff I could be learning in a welding program and how long would it take to be in that program.
What should I consider when choosing between college and trade school?
I am a sophomore in high school, and I need to begin thinking about college, trade school, or a career.
heavy equipment operator?
what should you expect as a heavy equipment operator?
Barber School?
What should I learn to be a good barber? what kind of barber trade schools should I go to?
Can I attend a trade school and community college at the same time?
I am currently finishing my first year at Sacramento City college. I plan on attending UEI (a trade school) here in Sacramento. They have a nine month program that will allow me to obtain an automotive degree. Ideally I would like to achieve my degree before I finish my two years at city college and eventually transfer to a four year. A detail that may help to better answer this question is that my workload at city college is fairly minimal (even as a full time student. I was only required to attend class two days a week for a few hours. For this reason I feel it may be do-able to attend both schools simultaneously. However, I could have no idea what I’m talking about. Does anyone feel they have a more definite answer to my question? Or maybe some insight as to why it isn’t the best decision to attend both? Thank you!
What company is best to work for with a water/waste trade?
I'm interested in water/waste jobs
What kind of plants can someone work at with a trade in water/waste?
I'm interested in getting my certifications in water/waste
how long do you have to go to trade school to be and electrician/ plumber? And if you did a apprenticeship how long did you do it for?
I am looking into trades because they are useful skills that i can use for the rest of my life and i can also make money if i am good at it. I would like to know the full extent of what i will need to do to prepare for my future job.