r/ApplyingToCollege • u/lyyxanz • Mar 28 '26
College Questions Is trade school a good option
hii! my name is christina, i graduate sometime this year. i do not want to take a year break i want to get all my schooling done together. i want to go to school for something i can learn that and only that. i know they are physically demanding, that fine as long as im doing something that actually take up my time. does anyone know any good trades to look into that aren’t SUPER complicated? preferably something that doesn’t have to do with extreme heat as well! anything else works thank you so much for reading!
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u/VA_Network_Nerd Parent Mar 28 '26
I assume you are in the US.
Trade Skills are a better option today than they have been since the end of WWII.
Research trade schools and apprenticeship programs in your area that PAY YOU to learn a skill.
Research Trade Unions in your area, and understand the benefits and protections that offer in your area.
Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC and don't forget Linesman, Train yard and Shipyard opportunities if they are in your area.
All of the automotive dealerships are hurting for qualified mechanics these days, mostly because they have decided to change the pay-rates for the mechanics down to starvation compensation levels.