Technical / Vocational School

Technical/Vocational

The purpose of a career or vocational-technical education is to prepare a high school graduate to obtain and hold a job. The relationship between education and work is important. The more you invest in your education, the more valuable you are to your employer and the more you will earn!

A good high school education is critical to whatever field you wish to enter.

Employers want you to:

• be able to read and write well

• communicate effectively with other people

• get along with other people and your co-workers

• be able to think and reason in safe acceptable creative ways

Vocational-Technical schools provide:

• hands-on educational experience

• classrooms that represent actual job experiences

• instructors who are experienced in the subject area

• assistance when entering the workforce once your training and education are complete

Visit the vocational or trade school of your choice and take time to:

• speak to students who are attending classes

• visit during class time

• ask students why they chose that institution

• ask students their opinion of their education

Continuing education throughout your lifetime will become more and more necessary as the job market becomes more competitive.

Students with a vocational-technical education will have the advantage when the time comes to learn new skills. Their training will provide them with basic thinking and problem-solving skills that make it possible to absorb new technologies.

Important links:

RWM provides a database of Private Post-secondary Vocational Schools in all 50 states. It is organized first by the State, then by Training Occupation. Included are private schools that offer certificates, diplomas, associate (junior college) degrees, and bachelor (college) degrees in various Business, Trade and Technical disciplines.

CulinarySchools.com If you want to make cooking your career, consider a formal culinary education at one of the many cooking schools across the county.

USAJobs helps students and recent grads join the Federal service.

Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 get a better job, make more money, and take control of their lives.

At Job Corps, students enroll to learn a trade, earn a high school diploma or GED and get help finding a good job. When you join the program, you will be paid a monthly allowance; the longer you stay with the program, the more your allowance will be. Job Corps provides career counseling and transition support to its students for up to 12 months after they graduate from the program.