There is a commonly held belief that following high school, the next (and only) step is a four-year college to obtain a degree. Of course, this is not the case. Lots of people go a different path in life, one of these paths includes attending a trade school which has benefits people may not have considered.
Independence
If you are someone who likes to have control and authority, looking into mastering a trade may be the right move. Learning the ins and outs of a trade can lead to you working for yourself in the future. You can master a trade in construction, electrical or even plumbing and start your own business. By continuing to master one of these trades, you are in a position where you can enjoy the independence that those in a four-year school may not have.
Hands-on Experience
When attending a trade school, students are expected to learn not only by watching but also by doing. Naturally, some programs have apprenticeships where students get involved in the workforce on a daily basis. By the time they are finished with their courses in the trade they are studying, students feel ready and prepared to take on the workforce, leaving them in a more comfortable position than those graduating with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts.
Time Saving Studies
For people who would rather do anything besides sit in lecture halls looking at PowerPoints for hours on end, trade school may be the right choice. Four more years of sitting still in a classroom in addition to the four years of high school can feel like a prison sentence for some. Most trade study programs take only two years as opposed to the conventional four at a university. So, if you are someone who thinks that they are better suited in the workforce or have a trade they are highly interested in, look into turning that into a career at a trade school like Eastwick College!
Visit our website to learn more at eastwick.edu/apply or contact us at 201-379-1884 today!