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CERTIFICATIONS IN A YEAR with vocational or technical colleges and programs
CERTIFICATIONS IN A YEAR with vocational or technical colleges and programs
Not all careers require a four-year degree from a university — many professions place more value in an industry certification and workplace experience. Positions such as information technology experts, dental hygienists, radiology technicians, and medical transcriptionists often require a certification that takes much less time to earn than a bachelor's degree. Find out if a certificate program is right for you.
There are plenty of careers you can achieve in a year! From Pharmacy Tech, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Cosmetology, Welding, Refrigeration, Web Design, Court Reporting, Hemodialysis Technician, Network Systems Administration, and so much more!!!! Each can be certified at one of the local Technical Colleges.
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These careers are often associated with “blue collar” jobs and sometimes carry some negative stereotypes in today’s culture. But the reality is that there are literally millions of people who work in skilled labor jobs, and they’re paid well, especially compared to newly-minted college graduates. The average starting salary for a college graduate is $45,000, while the average salary of someone who went through trade school is $42,000. Not much of a difference, and the trade school graduate is entering the workforce at least two years sooner.
In addition, you’re almost guaranteed a job coming out of one of these programs. There are numerous stories of large energy and construction projects that had to be canceled not due to money shortages, but due to labor shortages. Companies simply can’t find the skills to complete the work needed.
Yet another benefit of skilled labor is that your skills are not as exportable as those of people who sit at a computer in a cubicle all day. Even work that was formerly done by lawyers and doctors is being outsourced. You can’t outsource electrical, plumbing, or welding jobs. These careers are truly what makes our nation run on a daily basis.
Mike Rowe, former host of Dirty Jobs, is doing his best to dispel the stereotypes surrounding blue-collar work and is trying to revive interest in the skilled trades.
Rowe started a foundation that provides resources, scholarships, and even a job board for those interested in pursuing skilled trades. So, what are some specific career options? Take a look at the partial list below, and learn more details about these trades at Rowe’s website:
Construction
Welding
Landscaping
Electrical
Painting
Forestry
Photography
Woodworking
Masonry
Locksmithing
Metal Work
Architecture & Construction
Business Management & Administration
Health Science Programs
Information Technology Programs
Manufacturing Programs
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Programs
Cometology
Makeup and Skin Care
Massage Therapy
Nail Technician
Applied Cybersecurity
Automotive
Aviation Mechanics
Barbering/Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Dental Assisting
Digital Design
EMT
HVAC
Apprenticeships
Commercial/Residential Carpenter
Floorlayer
Lather
Millwork/Cabinetry Specialist
Pile Driver
Beauty
Business
Construction Trades
Healthcare
Hospitality
Information Technology
Automotive
Aviation Mechanics
Computer Systems & Information Technology
Cosmetology
Electrician
HVAC
Marine Service Technologies
Massage Therapy
Practical Nursing
Welding Technology
Applied Cybersecurity
Automotive
Digital Media
Cosmetology
Early Childhood Educations
Global Logistics & Supply Chain Technology
Practical Nursing
Patient Care Technician
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Carpentry
Clinical Medical Assistant (Pinellas)
CNA (Pinellas)
Construction
Culinary Arts
Electrical
Glazing
Medical Admin Assistant (Pinellas)
Office Administration
Pharmacy Tech (Pinellas)
Plumbing (Pinellas)
Automotive Technician
Architecture & Construction
Business Education
Culinary Arts
Information Technology
Marine Service Technology
Advanced Aircraft Systems
Aviation Maintenance Certification
Aviation Maintenance Professional
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Barbering
Cosmetology/Hairstyling
Facial Specialist
Nail Technology
Skin Care & Makeup Artistry
Special FX Makeup
Automotive Technician
Business & Court Reporting
Construction & Energy
Cosmetology Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
Information & Technology
Transportation, Delivery & Logistics
Business Administration
Cosmetology
Early Childhood Education
Massage Therapy
Medical Assisting
Medical Billing
Nursing
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Practical Nurse
Radiologic Technology
RN to BSN
Sonography
Surgical Technology
X-ray Technician
Building Construction Technology
Computer Business Application
Computer Graphic & Web Design
Electrical Construction Technician
Medical Assistant
Patient Care Technician
Plumbing Technician
Refrigeration & AC Repair Technician
Automotive Mechanic Technician
Diesel Mechanic Technician
Applied Cybersecurity
Automotive Service
Correctional Officer
Cosmetology
Electricity
HVAC
Massage Therapy
Medical Assisting
Practical Nursing
Welding
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