• Vocational and Technical Schools

     

    Vocational/trade and technical schools/institutes offer short-term career-specific training in a wide variety of careers ranging from cosmetologists to veterinary and medical assistants to surveyors to pharmacy and lab technicians to court reporters to auto body technicians and fashion designers. You can access a list of accredited schools by state and/or program by visiting RWM Real Work Matters, a database of Private Postsecondary Vocational Schools in all 50 states. Lists of scholarships available to those attending community colleges and vocational/trade schools are available in the CCC.



    The Trade Schools Guide allows you to investigate and request information from trade schools, colleges, and universities across the U.S.

    The Career Education Schools Directory at the Careers.org web site is also searchable, and includes information on job training and search techniques.

     

    Learn How to Become  Website devoted to helping students understand what it takes to land their perfect career, from picking the right school all the way to climbing the company ladder. It is a one-stop, comprehensive resource that can guide individuals through each of the steps they need to take to begin, further, or change their career path.

     
     

    Types of Schools

     

    Skilled Trade Schools

    When all you want to do is work with your hands, nothing beats the skilled trades. If you're ready for a career that makes a real impact, then this guide is the place to get started. Trade schools have programs that include HVAC, automotive, plumbing, electrician, aviation, and more.  
     
    Electricity is vital to our way of life and electricians and industrial engineers keep our country running. Learn
    about apprenticeship opportunities, find an electrical school near you, and read about salary info for the various electrical careers.
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    Health Care Schools

    Attending a health care school could be perfect for you if you want a career where you get to help others. A health care education can prepare you for a career in nursing, medical billing & coding, radiography, surgical tech, and more. Explore health care programs at colleges, universities and vocational schools.

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    Business Schools

    Prepare for a career in the fast-paced business world. Whether you see yourself filling a management, accounting, or administrative role, there is a wide range of campus and online program options available to help you get there.


    Automotive Schools

    Train for a career where you get paid to do what you love. Choose from a great selection of training programs in your automotive area of choice, such as diesel technology, collision repair, or automotive service.


    Culinary Schools

    Good food brings people together; great food makes them joyful. What could be better than that? You're ready to learn how to create delicious cuisine at a level that's worthy of being called "Chef." You just need to sort through all of your options first. This culinary schools guide offers an excellent place to begin.


    Arts & Design Schools

    Art and design schools can help you turn your imagination into a productive career with noticeable impact. Find programs for interior design, fashion, photography, architecture, music production, web design & more.


    Media & Digital Arts

    Are you bursting with creative ideas and imaginative vision? Start using your artistic drive to sharpen your talents for an inspired career in the digital and interactive arts. Check out possibilities like graphic design, animation, audio production, web design, filmmaking, broadcasting, and video game design.


    Beauty and Cosmetology Schools

    Explore beauty and cosmetology schools in your area as the first step towards training for a career that puts your talents to good use. Through one of the many available cosmetology and esthetics programs, you can prepare for a career as a hair stylist, esthetician, nail technician, or cosmetologist.


    Legal & Criminal Justice Schools

    With a legal and criminal justice education, you could soon be pursuing entry-level job opportunities within provincial or federal enforcement agencies, law offices, or government departments. Find training in fields such as paralegal, legal assisting, criminal investigations, and more.


    Technology Schools

    Tech schools and colleges can prepare you to turn your passion into a stimulating career. Find a program at one of these technical schools to help you acquire the training and practical experience needed to get started in a career such as computer programming, web development, network administration, and more.

     
     
     

     

Last Modified on August 22, 2022