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Trade schools—also known as technical schools—are job-focused training programs popular across the United States where students often obtain specialized certificates or degrees in two years or less. Individuals at trade schools often find learning a trade part time to be a rewarding, faster route to pursuing their career goals.
If you’re interested in fast trade school programs, there are a few items you’ll want to consider when selecting your trade school. Ask yourself the following questions:
First, determine how much time you can devote to learning a new trade. Learning a trade part time is an excellent option for individuals who are already working a current job or have family obligations that require their energy, care and time. Part-time technical classes empower students to learn on a schedule that works with their lifestyles.
Next, consider when you will attend classes. If you work during the day, night classes might be right for you. However, if you care for your family at night, attending classes during the day will allow you more family time in the evenings.
The benefits of trade schools are many; however, students often mention technical, hands-on learning as the key factor to completing a program in a short period of time. Concentrated, specialized trade programs focus only on what students need to learn for specific jobs. For example, students don’t spend time on general or broad elective courses such as art history or social studies.
Learning a trade can be a faster route to entering the workforce, especially when compared to traditional four-year university degree programs. At Apex Technical School, you can complete various hands-on learning programs in as little as seven months. Apex can prepare you to pursue entry-level positions in these industries:
By learning a trade at Apex Technical School, students can benefit from day or evening class times and hands-on learning experiences with skilled instructors. A technical school can help you learn a trade and pursue the skills you want to fulfill your goals.
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*Apex Technical School and its instructors are licensed by the New York State Education Department.
Disclaimer: Apex Technical School provides training for entry-level jobs. Not everything you may read about the industry is covered in our training programs.
