If you’d rather be in a workshop or lab working with tools than reading and writing, than a technical college is the place for you! There will still be plenty of academics and studying, but most of the learning is done hands-on, working on a skilled trade. Tech schools are also a great place to start if you are interested in a health career. In addition to medical associate degrees that are in high demand, many technical colleges partner with universities to transfer credits to bachelor programs in nursing, pre-med, or other science fields.
Employment is very high for students in technical programs and the demand for skilled workers will continue to grow as baby boomer’s retire. By next year, about 2.5 million new skilled jobs will be added to U.S. economy, accounting for nearly 40% of all job growth, according to USA TODAY.
Who should choose a technical college?
- Students who like working with their hands (fixing things, making things, etc.)
- Students interested in working in a health-related career
Typical Programs
- Technical and vocational trades, e.g. welding, construction, auto mechanics, television production, music production, web development
- Health / medicine, e.g. nursing assisting, emergency medicine (EMT/Paramedics)
- Remedial liberal arts, e.g. math, English, science
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